Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
MSF30913
J737
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 03/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 09/12/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/12/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to design, construct, install and repair interior and exterior blinds and awnings and security screens and grilles using a range of materials, fixtures and fittings for residential and commercial premises.
Work is usually performed in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Specialisation is possible in this qualification depending on the electives chosen. A specialisation can be identified on the testamur where a minimum of five (5) Group A elective units of competency are achieved in blinds and awnings or a minimum of five (5) Group B elective units of competency are achieved in security screens and grilles.
Where a specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:
MSF30913 Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
(specialising in Blinds and Awnings) or (specialising in Security Screens and Grilles)
Licensing applies in some jurisdictions for installation of blinds, awnings, security screens/grilles and shade sails. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF30913 Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.- ten (10) core units of competency
- fifteen (15) elective units of competency.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- Select fifteen (15) units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below.
- Select a minimum of five (5) units from Groups A or B.
- Select a minimum of five (5) units from Group C.
Group D
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from:
- units not already selected from Groups A, B and C
- units in Group D, below - note that the unit CPCCCWHS1001 may be selected only if a licensing requirement exists (e.g. where work is to be conducted on site).
- units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum [2] units), Certificate III level (maximum five [5] units) or Certificate IV level (maximum two [2] units).
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group D must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AUI32 | BSBFLM303 | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH87 | BSBPRO401 | Develop product knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI515 | MSFGN3002 | Estimate and cost job | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI512 | MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI513 | MSFGN2002 | Move and store materials and products | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI514 | MSFGN3001 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI252 | MSFBA2001 | Use blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Blinds and Awnings
A minimum of five (5) units to be chosen from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI255 | MSFBA2004 | Construct roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI257 | MSFBA2006 | Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI256 | MSFBA2005 | Construct vertical-style blinds | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI616 | MSFSF2001 | Cut single layer fabrics | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI262 | MSFBA3001 | Install interior blinds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WI617 | MSFSF2002 | Machine sew materials | 48 | Unit of competency |
| WI254 | MSFBA2003 | Select and apply blinds and awnings hardware and fixings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI253 | MSFBA2002 | Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings sector static machines | 56 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Security Screens and Grilles
A minimum of five (5) units to be chosen from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI658 | MSFSS3002 | Apply patterns and designs to security screens and grilles | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WI482 | MSFGG2010 | Fabricate and install insect and security screens | 44 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ27 | MSFGG2011 | Glaze and reglaze residential windows and doors | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WI657 | MSFSS3001 | Install security screens and grilles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI655 | MSFSS2002 | Prepare product for Australian Standards testing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI659 | MSFSS3003 | Resolve quality and compliance issues | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI656 | MSFSS2003 | Undertake surface preparation | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Blinds, Awnings and Shade Sail Installation
A minimum of five (5) units to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7357 | CPCCCO2013A | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9371 | CPCCCM2002A | Carry out excavation | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI263 | MSFBA3002 | Install exterior blinds and awnings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO56 | AHCLSC308 | Install metal structures and features | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAU54 | MSTTF2015 | Install products on and off site | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAW04 | MSTGN2005 | Perform minor maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W512 | LMF31808 | Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings | Qualification |
| W510 | LMF31608 | Certificate III in Security Screens and Grills | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC0 | MSF30919 | Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
- LMF31608 Certificate III in Security Screens and Grills
- LMF31808 Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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