Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify work requirements and then install interior blinds according to specifications. The unit involves planning job requirements, identifying required blind products, fittings, and attachments to be used, and applying workplace procedures to ensure their safe and correct installation
The unit applies to those installing blinds in any interior space of residential and commercial environments. The style of blinds to be installed includes aluminium, plastic or timber Venetian, Roman, roller, and vertical blinds. The blinds may be installed on a range of surfaces, including concrete, masonry, plasterboard and timber.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | |
1. Prepare for installation of interior blind | 1.1 | Identify job and blind requirements from work order and supplier instructions |
1.2 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) and personal protection requirements of installation according to workplace procedures | |
1.3 | Identify and select required materials, tools, equipment and accessories based on work order, and check their safe and effective operation | |
1.4 | Schedule installation and agree access arrangements to site | |
1.5 | Plan logical, safe and efficient work sequence that reflects work order and quality requirements | |
2. Install interior blind | 2.1 | Inspect installation site in consultation with customer, confirm blind to be installed, and address job, site and customer-specific technical and safety requirements |
2.2 | Set up required materials, equipment and blind mechanisms in line with work instructions and manufacturer specifications | |
2.3 | Fit pelmets and cord brackets using required hardware and adjust to suit blind operation according to workplace procedures | |
2.4 | Fit blind and pulley according to work order, design requirements and manufacturer specifications | |
2.5 | Test installed blind for correct operation within limits of normal operation, and adjust and repair performance problems in line with own level of responsibility | |
3. Finalise installation | 3.1 | Check that completed work complies with quality and work order requirements and rectify identified deficiencies |
3.2 | Clean work area and surfaces, and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures | |
3.3 | Identify and store surplus unused items for re-use and recycling according to workplace procedures | |
3.4 | Check tools and equipment, and tag and report faulty items according to workplace procedures | |
3.5 | Clean and store remaining tools and equipment according to workplace procedures | |
3.6 | Advise customer on correct operation and maintenance of blind | |
3.7 | Legibly complete and process required workplace and customer documentation according to workplace procedures | |
Evidence of Performance
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:
safely and correctly install at least four of the following interior blinds:
aluminium Venetian blinds
plastic or timber Venetian blinds
roller blinds
Roman blinds
vertical blinds.
One of the above four installations must be in a bay window, box bay window, or corner window or door.
In the course of each of the above installations, the person must:
interpret work order and locate materials, tools and equipment required for the installation
apply safe lifting and handling procedures
follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to site, tools, equipment and products
maintain required production output and quality
use hand and power tools safely
use personal protective equipment (PPE)
use and dispose of waste sustainably
avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage
identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered
work with others, recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity.
In installing the suite of blinds, the candidate must also demonstrate the ability to install on the following surfaces:
concrete or masonry
plasterboard or timber.
Evidence of Knowledge
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
features of installation work orders and supplier instructions relating to the styles of interior blinds in the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information
work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to installations described in performance evidence:
key requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice for individual installers
consumer product safety standards and requirements associated with domestic corded internal window blinds
safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect installation
operation and maintenance requirements of blinds in performance evidence
emerging trends in installing interior blinds, including new materials and their associated energy ratings and fire retardant attributes
work health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to installations described in performance evidence:
controlling hazards and risks
eliminating hazardous materials and substances
using firefighting equipment and first aid equipment
using personal protective equipment
workplace procedures relating to:
communicating work requirements with customers
scheduling installation
accessing and inspecting installation sites
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
safely installing and securing blinds
tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment
disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner
recycling and re-use guidelines
cleaning and storing tools and equipment
storing surplus unused items
recording and reporting installation information
presenting invoices, and collecting and receipting payments
techniques for installing and securing blinds described in performance evidence that include attachment processes that:
conform to quality requirements
comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications
maximise the appearance of the finished work
provide for economical use of materials and labour
effect of site characteristics and access restrictions on equipment selection and use
mathematical methods for estimating and measuring installation materials and spaces, including factoring in required tolerances
types of common problems that occur during installation, and how to avoid and respond
tools and equipment required for the installations described in performance evidence:
hand tools, including drills, hammers, ladders and screwdrivers
power tools required to install interior blinds described in performance evidence
equipment, including drop sheets and ladders
materials, including bolts, masonry anchors, nails and screws
fittings and attachments, including mounting brackets and operating mechanisms
systems for storing and labelling materials required for the installation work
types, characteristics, uses, maintenance, and limitations of the following items required for the installations described in performance evidence:
blind products and materials
operating mechanisms required for style of interior blind being installed
fittings and attachments
tools and equipment
documentation requirements for installation work described in performance evidence.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Access is required to tools, materials, equipment and specifications for the installation described in the performance evidence above, including:
blind styles requiring installation and installation locations specified in the performance evidence
PPE applicable to job requirements
WHS documentation specific to the installation
tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence
workplace documentation required for each installation, including:
work orders, customer orders, job cards and work quotations
workplace procedures specified in the knowledge evidence
supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications
customer invoices and receipts
time sheets.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. | |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret, discuss and use mathematical information in routine workplace documentation process customer documentation, including required invoicing and receipting keep records of hours worked, quantity of items used and additional routine costs estimate and measure installation materials and spaces, including factoring in required tolerances |
Oral communication skills to: | discuss and negotiate site access, installation requirements and correct operation of blinds with a range of customers, including real estate agents, body corporate representatives, builders, home owners, and tenants: speaking clearly applying effective listening techniques asking questions to gain information |
Reading skills to: | interpret routine workplace documentation, including work orders, WHS requirements and workplace installation procedures |
Sectors
Blinds and awnings.