This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to measure and assemble non-security and security screens and window grilles and their components. It involves following workplace procedures that comply with the requirements of industry and Australian standards.

The unit applies to those assembling non-security and security screens and grilles for residential and commercial environments. The screens and grilles may be for hinged and sliding door and window openings, and for emergency egress.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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:

prepare and assemble the following in line the requirements of industry and Australian standards and workplace procedures:

one hinged security screen door in a residential or commercial building

one sliding security screen door in a residential or commercial building

one fixed window grille above ground level in a residential or commercial building, demonstrating the safe and correct use of safety and lifting equipment

one emergency egress security screen in a residential building

one non-security screen in any opening or building type.

In assembling the suite of non-security and security screens and grilles, the candidate must also demonstrate the ability to:

interpret work order and locate and use materials, tools and equipment required for the assembly

measure for windows and doors, and identify and select product materials to be used

correctly select component hardware and fittings required for assembly:

door closures

hinges

lock guards

guides and lock mechanisms that comply with Australian Standards

wheels

assemble screen and grille frame and components, optimising materials, and cutting, tooling, drilling and crimping in compliance with Australian standards

apply safe lifting and handling procedures

follow work instructions and safe operating procedures and inspection procedures to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to site, tools equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

use hand and power tools safely

use personal protective equipment (PPE)

use and dispose of waste sustainably

identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered

avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

features of assembly work orders relating to the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information

work instruction requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to the assembly described in performance evidence:

key requirements of industry and Australian standards

work flow requirements

safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect assembly

pattern and plan to be followed in assembly

operation of range of non-security and security screens and grilles in performance evidence

work health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to assembly described in performance evidence:

controlling hazards and risks

eliminating hazardous materials and substance

using personal protective equipment:

aprons and overalls

gauntlets

gloves

hard hats

safety footwear

safety glasses

workplace procedures relating to:

identifying equipment, processes and procedures to use when assembling non-security and security screens and grilles

calculating quantities of required materials:

from plans and work instructions

by measuring screen opening

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

safely assembling screens and grilles

reporting non-routine problems

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 assembly information

techniques for assembling non-security and security screens and grilles described in performance evidence that include 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

types, characteristics, terminology of, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the assembly described in performance evidence:

framing material and in-fill material

tools and equipment:

assembly benches

bolt cutters or mechanical shears

copy routers

crimpers

drop and up-cut saws

electric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdrivers

end millers

fly screen spline rollers

knives

pneumatic and manual presses

pop rivet guns

soft rubber mallets

stamping and notching tools

materials:

anti-jemmy protection hardware

corner stakes

extruded door framing

fittings, fixing and fasteners, including screws and pop rivets

fly mesh

heavy-duty security mesh

interlocks

uses of non-security and security screen and grille products produced

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 assembly work described in the performance evidence above, including:

non-security and security screens, grilles and work areas specified in the performance evidence requiring assembly

PPE applicable to job requirements

WHS documentation specific to the assembly

materials required in the assembly of screens and grilles:

aluminium or other framing material

aluminium or other sheeting

fittings, fixing and fasteners

tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence

workplace documentation required for each assembly, including:

work orders, customer orders, job cards and work quotations

workplace procedures specified in the knowledge evidence

supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications

Non-security and security screens and grilles