Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Hand tools
includes calculators, pop rivet gun, screwdrivers, panel saws, hack saws, socket set, hand grinder, hammers, files, tin snips, spanners, level, square, measuring tape, hex keys, caulking gun, markers, tensioning devices, G clamps, tap and die sets, straight edges, string lines, scissors, eyelet punches, laser level, stud finder, pipe bender
Power tools
include bench grinders, hammer drills, cordless screwdriver/drill, air drills, jig saws, docking saws, circular saws, press-stud machine, hot knives, staple gun, hollow wall anchor gun, planer, mobile phone, torch, battery chargers
Power supply
include battery, mains electricity, pneumatic.
OHS requirements
includes Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying.
Legislative requirements
includes applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.
Workplace practices
include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), tolerances, following manufacturer instructions and specifications
Personal protective equipment
includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing and head wear, respiratory protection
Appropriate personnel
includes trainer, assessor, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager or any person responsible for your activities in the workplace/worksite
Equipment
includes clamps, jigs, braces, ladders
Material
includes textiles (canvas, acrylic, PVC, clear PVC, mesh, binding), metals (aluminium, steel), timber
Safe operation
safe work practices should be followed in accordance with industry and enterprise specific policies and procedures
Waste
includes textiles, metals, timber
waste removal should be in accordance with enterprise policies and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste.
Workplace documentation
includes time sheets, customer care cards, work orders, reports

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Communicate and work with others in the work area
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
prevent damage to goods, tools, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for use of hand and power tools
Identify, select and safely use hand tools in the workplace/worksite
Identify, select and safely use power tools in the workplace/worksite

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential required knowledge and skills, may be conducted in a workplace or simulated workplace environment
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
hand tools as specified in the range statement
power tools as specified in the range statement
workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for using blinds and awnings sector hand and power tools

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge and skills
Assessment methods should be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required knowledge and skills to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency