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)
Personal protective equipment
may include safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, respiratory protection
Hardware
includes screws, nails, pop rivets, plugs, tek screws, loxons, Dynabolts, split pins, nuts and bolts, cord locks, wands, head rails, head boxes,
Fixings
include chemical anchors, hollow wall anchors, spring brackets, mongo plugs, masking tape, silicone spray, CRC, silastic
Tools and equipment
include pop rivet guns, screwdriver (hand, power and cordless), hammer, drills (hand, powered and cordless), hollow wall anchor gun, caulking gun
Work instructions
includes instructions for the application of hardware components
Quality standards
are those standards set at workplace level
Waste
may include textiles, metals, timber, masonry, plaster, plastic and paper packaging, broken hardware and fixings, tape rolls, spray cans
Workplace documentation
may include time sheets, customer care cards, work orders

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 selecting and applying hardware and fixings
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 applying hardware and fixings
Select, set up and maintain tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace practices
Communicate and work with others in the work area
Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment
Identify, select and apply hardware and fixings to at least 4 different styles of blinds and awnings

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 or simulated workplace environment
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
hardware, fixings and tools and equipment for the application of hardware and fixings for blinds and awnings construction and installation
workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for selecting and applying hardware and fixings

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