Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select procedures and plan the work
- Required accessories, attachments and reinforcements, and nature of the materials involved are ascertained from work instructions
- Appropriate procedures for adding the accessories, attachments and reinforcements are ascertained from work instructions
- Work is sequenced to maximise safety and productivity
- Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
- Prepare work area, set out work piece and prepare items to be added
- Select, use and store tools
- Appropriate hand and power tools are selected for the job
- Tools are examined for damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable)
- Extension power cables are checked for knots and insulation damage
- Electrical tools are connected safely to power supply
- Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OHS practices
- Required tasks are performed using tools in accordance with OHS practices
- Tools are located in a safe position when not in use
- Tools and extension cords are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and workplace OHS practices
- Mark out work piece for addition of required items
- Items to be added are obtained, checked for correct features and operation, and prepared for fitting or attachment
- Datum points are located in accordance with work instructions
- Locations of accessories, attachments, reinforcements or openings are marked out on the work piece in accordance with work instructions
- Fit accessories
- Items are inserted or fitted in accordance with workplace requirements, customer requirements and accepted industry practice
- Simple reinforcements, gussets and corner pieces are stitched, riveted, welded or attached by other appropriate means
- Zippers, straps, buckles, eyelets, shorteners, lugs, webbing, velcro tags are inserted or attached
- Knowledge of fitting accessories and attachment processes are applied to perform required tasks
- Inspect quality, labelling and documentation
- Clean up and maintain equipment