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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Lay out, mark and cut materials
  3. Construct blind
  4. Apply quality checks
  5. Complete work

Required Skills

Required skills

communicate with site supervisor to

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

report outcomes of cutting fabric and constructing and finishing vertical style blinds

work with others and in a team to construct vertical style blinds

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems avoid reworking and wastage

participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for constructing vertical style blinds

plan and organise activities including the preparations and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid backtracking

follow workplace induction principles

accurately plan and organise own work activities

adapt to new skill requirements

use workplace technology related to constructing vertical style blinds including specified tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for constructing vertical style blinds

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for constructing vertical style blinds

reading and interpreting workplace documents including work orders work instructions and operator instructions

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established lines of communication and protocols

types of tools and equipment used to construct vertical style blinds and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

terms used to describe components of a vertical style blind

characteristics of materials used in the construction of vertical blinds

set up and operation of basic static machines

computer programs

cutting patterns and sequences

cutting tool condition including sharpness straightness and suitability for task

industry standard fabric widths

storage systems and labelling

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

mathematical techniques for estimation and measurement of materials

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Interpret work order locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing vertical style blinds

Apply safe handling practices and safe operating procedures for equipment products and materials to

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

Identify materials and equipment used in constructing vertical style blinds

Select set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices

Communicate and work with others in the work area

Report process for materials faults damaged products or equipment

Follow operating procedures to

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

Maintain equipment to ensure production output and product quality

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Report process or materials faults damaged products or equipment

Cut fabrics accurately according to work orders

Construct a minimum of two vertical style blinds using two different tracking systems Task is to include selecting components making headbox cutting and sewingweldinggluing fabric and assembly

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge and skills may be conducted in a work based or offsite context

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to constructing holland style blinds

standard operating procedures of the workplace

work practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing vertical style blinds

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of required knowledge and skills

Assessment methods should be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required knowledge and skills to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements

includes Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying.

Legislative requirements

includes applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.

Workplace practices

includes legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), tolerances and following manufacturer instructions

Personal protective equipment

includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, respiratory protection

Work orders

may include customer order forms, job cards, quotations for work, worksheets

Material

may include polyester blend fabrics, timber, cord

Tools and equipment

includes spacing machine, cut off saw, link spacing tool, pliers, scissors, vane cutter

Hardware

includes chain, spline shaft, motor, head rail

Allowances

may be for hardware, joins, hems

Laid out

material should be laid out flat and square on a cutting table large enough to take full width of material

Marked

material may be marked using chalk, markers or pencil

Manufacturer specifications

may include written or verbal specifications

Finished

may include sewing, welding or gluing

Work instructions

includes instructions for the variations in construction of vertical style blinds

Finishing hardware

includes hangers, weights, chains

Child safety mechanisms

as required by legislation or code of practice

Tested

within limits of normal operation

Appropriate personnel

includes assessors, trainers, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager or any other person responsible for your work activity

Waste

include textiles, metal, timber, hardware

waste removal should be in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste

Workplace documentation

may include time sheets, customer care cards, work orders, reports