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Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings

Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFBA2006
State Code
WI257
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency covers constructing the textile components of canopy-style awnings. It applies in a workplace environment and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Personal protective equipment is selected and used correctly
  • 1.3 Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Frame, which will vary according to customer requirements for Dutch hoods (with end style variations), Florentines or cupola is measured and quantities of materials calculated
  • 1.5 Textiles are selected and checked for flaws according to workplace practices
  • 1.6 Tools and equipment are selected and used according to workplace practices and manufacturer instructions
2 Lay out, mark and cut textiles
  • 2.1 Correct side of textile, naps, direction of patterns and pattern matches are identified
  • 2.2 Textiles are laid over frame and measured and marked to fit frame leaving joining allowances
  • 2.3 Panels and scallops, whose number and shape will vary according to size and shape of canopy frame, are marked and cut
  • 2.4 Textiles are cut
  • 2.5 Measurements are checked against work order
3 Join textiles
  • 3.1 Textiles are joined according to workplace practices
  • 3.2 Textiles are laid over frame and perimeter pockets marked
  • 3.3 Pockets are sewn
  • 3.4 Scallop edging is attached
4 Construct awning
  • 4.1 Method of fixing skin to frame is determined
  • 4.2 Textile skin is constructed according to work instructions
  • 4.3 Skin is attached to frame according to work instructions
  • 4.4 Aluminium framed canopy-style awning frame is braced
5 Apply quality checks
  • 5.1 Completed awnings are checked ensuring finish and final size match work requirements
  • 5.2 Parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked
  • 5.3 Frame is checked for damage and repairs made if necessary according to workplace practices
6 Complete work
  • 6.1 Finished work is cleaned, protected and stored following workplace practices
  • 6.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 6.3 Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • 6.4 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
  • 6.5 Workplace documentation is completed
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