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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for fabrication
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Frame, components and materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Undertake fabrication and installation activities
   • Material is measured, marked out and cut according to job requirements and workplace instructions
   • Specialist tools and equipment are used according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Frame, canopies and side curtains are fabricated and assembled according to job requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Frame, canopies and side curtains are installed and fastened according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle, vessel or components
   • Installation and fastening are checked for correct operational requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or vessel 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 for fabrication
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Frame, components and materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Undertake fabrication and installation activities
   • Material is measured, marked out and cut according to job requirements and workplace instructions
   • Specialist tools and equipment are used according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Frame, canopies and side curtains are fabricated and assembled according to job requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Frame, canopies and side curtains are installed and fastened according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle, vessel or components
   • Installation and fastening are checked for correct operational requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or vessel 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.

Materials must include:	adhesives polyvinyl chloride (PVC) canvas aluminium or stainless steel tubing fasteners bindings and zippers.
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 one automotive or marine frame, canopy and side curtain to specifications.

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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 automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains, 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 of frames, canopies and side curtains, including:

materials

methods of operation

component parts

type, use and basic maintenance of sewing tools and equipment

types of materials and consumables and their applications, including:

fabrics

fasteners

adhesives

methods and techniques for fabricating and installing frames, canopies and side curtains hoods, including:

selecting material

planning

measuring

marking out

cutting

sewing, including:

seams

attachments

bindings, zippers and pockets

using adhesives

fabricating and assembling frames, canopies and side curtains

fitting and fastening

quality standards relating to fabricating and installing frames, canopies and side curtains

procedures for protecting vehicle, vessel and components when installing frames, canopies and side curtains

procedures for final inspection of fabricated and installed frames, canopies and side curtains.

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