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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Lay out, mark and cut textiles
  3. Join textiles
  4. Construct awning
  5. Apply quality checks
  6. 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:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

worksheets

specifications, including design, size and colour

Appropriate personnel include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers or any person responsible for the work activity

Materials include:

canvas

acrylic

PVC

clear mesh

hoop iron

pop rivets

rope edge

cara groove track

Tools and equipment include:

tape measure

scissors

sewing machine

welding equipment

marking pens

pop rivet guns

Manufacturer instructions include:

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

Laid over includes:

ensuring fabric is square and pulled tight over frame

Joining allowances include:

12 mm or as specified by the textile manufacturer

Joined includes:

sewing or welding

Joining methods include:

screws

hoop iron and pop rivets

rope edge

cara groove track

Work instructions include:

instructions for the construction of textiles for canopy-style awnings

Waste includes:

textiles, metal and timber

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders

reports


Performance Evidence

Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete construct textiles for canopy-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 canopy-style awnings

Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices

Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Construct a minimum of three (3) different textile canopy-style awnings. Task is to include measuring, cutting, joining and fixing the skin to the frame with a tight drum-like finish

Communicate with site supervisor to:

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

Report outcomes of constructing textiles for canopy-style awnings

Work with others and in a team to construct textiles for canopy-style awnings

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 textiles for canopy-style awnings

Plan and organise own work, including preparation and layout of work area and obtaining equipment and materials to avoid backtracking

Use workplace technology related to constructing canopy-style awnings, 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 textiles for canopy-style awnings

Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing canopy-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 textiles for canopy-style awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Terms used to describe components of canopy-style awnings

Characteristics of textiles used for canopy-style awnings

Set up and operation of static machines

Cutting patterns and sequences

Cutting tool condition, including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task

Industry standard cross-sections and lengths for framing materials

Industry standard textile 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