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.
OHS requirements
include Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, 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
include 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, 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, respiratory protection
Work order
includes quotations for work, job cards, customer orders, worksheets
Material
includes canvas, acrylic, PVC, clear PVC, mesh, binding, woven fibreglass PVC
Hardware
includes rollers, battens, running assemblies, spring, rope edge, rivets, tek screws, screws, guide rails, head boxes
Tools and equipment
includes drill and bits, hack saw, aluminium bench saw, tape measure, pop rivet gun, tek gun, screwdriver (power, cordless and hand) cutting bench, shears, knives, cut off saws, sewing machines, needles, staple gun, double sided tape dispenser, file, mallet and hammer
Manufacturer instructions
may be written instruction booklets, instructions on the tools and equipment or instructions for correct use
Joined
may include sewing or welding processes
Allowances
measurements of textiles to be adjusted to allow for selected hardware, joins and hems
Marked
using suitable medium such as chalk, pen, pencil
Hemmed
using sewing or welding processes and making allowances for hardware
Work instructions
includes instructions for the construction of roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings
Child safety mechanisms
as required by legislation or code of practice
Tested
within limits of normal operation
Appropriate personnel
include assessor, trainer, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager, or any other person responsible for your work activity
Waste
may include textiles, metal, timber
waste removal should be in accordance with enterprise policies and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
Workplace documentation
may include time sheets, customer care cards, work orders and 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
Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings
Apply safe handling practices and safe operating procedures for equipment, products and materials to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
Identify materials and equipment used in constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings
Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices
Communicate and work with others in the work area
Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment
Cut textiles accurately according to work orders
Construct a minimum of two roll up and two pull down style blinds or awnings. Task is to include identifying and selecting hardware, measuring and joining materials, fitting hardware, cleaning, packaging and storing completed products

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 required knowledge and skills may be conducted in a workplace and simulated workplace environment
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to construction of roll up and pull down blinds and awnings
workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

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