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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

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

WHS requirements include:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations

organisational safety policies and procedures

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

firefighting 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

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

the environment

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage

Workplace practices 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 instructions

Personal protective equipment includes:

safety glasses/goggles

hearing protection

safety footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

Work orders include:

customer order forms

job cards

quotations for work

worksheets

Material includes:

polyester blend fabrics

timber

cord

Tools and equipment include:

spacing machine

cut off saw

link spacing tool

pliers

scissors

vane cutter

Hardware includes:

chain

spline shaft

motor

head rail

Manufacturer specifications include:

written or verbal specifications

Finished includes:

sewing

welding

gluing

Work instructions include:

instructions for the variations in construction of vertical-style blinds

Finishing hardware includes:

hangers

weights

chains

Appropriate personnel include:

assessors

trainers

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Waste includes:

textiles

metal

timber

hardware

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders

reports

Performance Evidence

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

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 (2) vertical-style blinds using two (2) different tracking systems. The task is to include selecting components, making headbox, cutting and sewing/welding/gluing fabric and assembly

Communicate with site supervisor to:

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

Report outcomes of cutting fabric and constructing and finishing vertical-style blinds

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems, avoid re-working 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

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

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS 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-style blinds

Set-up and operation of basic static machines

Computer programs for blinds and awnings manufacture

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