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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to fabricate canvas products
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Canvas materials are selected and inspected for quality and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected for appropriate fabrication methods and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Cut, fabricate and install canvas covers and products
   • Materials are measured, marked out and cut according to job requirements and workplace instructions
   • Canvas products are fabricated using canvas sewing techniques and according to job requirements, workplace procedures, andsafety and environmental requirements
   • Canvas products are assembled according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Installation methods for canvas products are identified and applied according to work instructions
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to fabricate canvas products
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Canvas materials are selected and inspected for quality and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected for appropriate fabrication methods and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Cut, fabricate and install canvas covers and products
   • Materials are measured, marked out and cut according to job requirements and workplace instructions
   • Canvas products are fabricated using canvas sewing techniques and according to job requirements, workplace procedures, andsafety and environmental requirements
   • Canvas products are assembled according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Installation methods for canvas products are identified and applied according to work instructions
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Fabrication methods must include:	measuring, marking out and cutting canvas material machine sewing reinforcing and edge finishing assembling and installing.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment manual handling components environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

fabricate and install one canvas product for an automotive or marine application.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to fabricating and installing canvas products for automotive and marine components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

manual handling components

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

types and operation of trimming and fabrication tools and equipment

designs and styles of different types of canvas products

types, characteristics and applications of:

canvas materials

fasteners

methods and techniques for fabricating and installing canvas products, including:

selecting canvas

planning

measuring

marking out

cutting

sewing

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when installing products

procedures for final inspection of fabricated and installed canvas products.

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