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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Measure, mark and cut slats
  3. Assemble 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 constructing plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds

work with others and in a team to construct plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds

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

participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for constructing plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds

plan and organise own work including preparation and layout of work area and obtaining 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 plastic and timber Venetianstyle 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 plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for constructing plastic and timber Venetianstyle 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 plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

set up operation and maintenance of static machines

terms used to describe components of plastic and timber Venetianstyle blinds

characteristics of plastic and timber used in the construction of Venetianstyle blinds

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 plastic and timber Venetianstyle 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 plastic and timber Venetianstyle 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

Construct a minimum of two plastic Venetianstyle blinds and two timber Venetianstyle blinds Task is to include selecting materials and hardware cutting slats punching and finishing slats assembling blind including head and bottom rail components and tilt mechanisms cleaning packaging and storing finished blinds

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 work based and off site contexts

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to constructing plastic and timber style venetian blinds

workplace practices including standard operating procedures spacing charts and work instructions for constructing plastic and timber style venetian 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, following manufacturer instructions and specifications

Personal protective equipment

may include safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, respiratory protection

Work order

includes customer order forms, job cards and quotations for work, worksheets

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Appropriate personnel

may include supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers or any person responsible for your work activity

Materials

may include plastic and timber

Hardware and fixings

may include ladder braid, cord, head rails, rollers, cord locks, tilt mechanisms, tilt rods, wands, acorns, trumpets, motors

Punched

may involve use of single or multi stage punching machines

Finished

may include lacquering, oiling, painting, staining

Head rail components

include rollers, cord lock, tilt mechanisms

Manufacturer instructions

may be written instruction booklets or instructions on the hardware or packaging

Correct spacing

according to spacing charts for Venetian-style blinds

Work instructions

includes instructions for the construction of plastic or timber Venetian- style blinds

Child safety mechanisms

as required by legislation or code of practice

Tested

within limits of correct operation

Waste

may include plastic, metal, timber

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

Documentation

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