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Construct plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds

Construct plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFBA2007
State Code
WI258
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 plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds. It applies to 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 Establish work requirements 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
  • 1.3 Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Materials, hardware and fixings are selected and checked against work orders
2 Measure, mark and cut slats
  • 2.1 Slats are measured to length, marked and cut
  • 2.2 Cord holes are accurately punched in slats
  • 2.3 Slats are finished as required according to work order
3 Assemble blind
  • 3.1 Head rail components, bottom rails and tilt rod are selected and cut
  • 3.2 Head rails are assembled according to manufacturer instructions or workplace practices
  • 3.3 Correct spacing according to spacing charts for Venetian-style blind slats is determined
  • 3.4 Cords and ladder braids are selected and attached to head rail components
  • 3.5 Hardware is attached according to work instructions
  • 3.6 Slats are threaded through ladder tapes
  • 3.7 Measuring tape is used to confirm final size and blind adjusted
  • 3.8 Bottom rail is attached to blind
  • 3.9 Cords are threaded through slats and attached
  • 3.10 Child safety mechanisms as required by legislation or codes of practice are selected and attached
4 Make quality checks
  • 4.1 Finished blind is checked ensuring length, width, slat size and colour match work order
  • 4.2 Finished blind is tested within limits of correct operation for correct operation and parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked
5 Complete work
  • 5.1 Finished work is cleaned, protected and stored following workplace practices
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 5.3 Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • 5.4 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste
  • 5.5 Workplace documentation is completed
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