This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install awnings according to job requirements. The unit involves planning job requirements, identifying required products to be used and their measurements and fasteners, and applying workplace procedures to ensure safe and correct installation.The unit applies to those installing awnings in residential and commercial environments. The style of awning to be installed may be aluminium roll-up, folding-arm, metal-hooded canopy, textile canopy or metal louvre. The material used in the awnings may be light-weight domestic, heavy-weight commercial, fire-rated or cyclone-rated. The awnings may be installed in a range of openings, including windows; fixed and sliding doors; and building entrances. They may be installed on a range of surfaces, including aluminium, concrete, masonry, plasterboard, steel and timber.Where installed control devices involve wiring to be connected to mains power, electrical work must be completed by a qualified licensed electrician.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.