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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Cut materials ready for assembly
  3. Construct awning
  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 aluminium roll up style awnings

work with others and in a team to construct aluminium roll up style awnings

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

participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for constructing aluminium roll up style awnings

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 construct aluminium roll up style awnings 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 aluminium roll up style awnings

organisational and workplace standards requirements policies and procedures for constructing aluminium roll up style awnings

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 aluminium roll up style awnings and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

terms used to describe components of aluminium roll up style awnings

characteristics of aluminium used in the construction of roll up style awnings

set up operation and maintenance of static machines used in the construction of aluminium roll up style awnings

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 aluminium roll up style awnings

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 aluminium roll up style awnings

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 aluminium roll up style awnings Task is to include selecting materials cutting aluminium panels preparing hardware constructing awning skin applying hardware cleaning packaging and storing completed awning cleaning work area maintaining and storing tools and equipment completing workplace documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

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 workplace or simulated workplace environments

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to constructing aluminium roll up style awnings

workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing aluminium roll up style awnings

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

include 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

include 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

may include 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's instructions and specifications

Personal protective equipment

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

Work order

may include quotations for work, job cards, customer orders, worksheets

specifications including design, size, colour and quantity

Hardware

may include screws, rivets, roller, bottom rail, hood box components, spring, pin end, pull ring, end caps, rivets

Tools and equipment

include guillotine, screw drivers, pop rivet gun,

Manufacturer instructions

may be written instruction booklets, instructions on the tools and equipment or instructions for correct usage

Joined

may include riveting or welding processes

Tested

within limits of correct operation

Appropriate personnel

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

Waste

may include metal and 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