This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

range of products and services offered by the workplace

operating principles of products and equipment on offer

common types of materials used in the industry and their applications

limitations of canvas and other common materials used in the industry

shrinkage rates for common materials used in the industry

common types of strengthening and fastenings

measuring instruments and techniques

mathematical processes and formulae eg areas volumes

plane geometry and plane geometrical shapes

meaning of engineering drawing symbols

general principles of CAD

product construction processes commonly used in the industry

general industry housekeeping policies and procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

conceptualise customer needs from customer information

interpret diagrams and drawings

take accurate measurements

take measurements off existing drawings

calculate surface areas

accurately calculate lengths subtended by angles

accurately calculate angles

accurately scale drawings to obtain dimensions

establish positions of clear panels

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

take accurate measurements

use information from diagrams and drawings

calculate measurements

scale dimensions

document measurements

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units However it may be found convenient to assess it in conjunction with LMTTFA Translate information into measurements or diagrams

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. However, it may be found convenient to assess it in conjunction with LMTTF2005A Translate information into measurements or diagrams

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Tools, equipment and resources may include

OHS practices