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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify products, fittings and attachments for installation
  2. Plan installation process
  3. Install exterior blind or awning
  4. Complete the installation
  5. Clean work area
  6. Settle payment

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

Blinds include:

roll-up style exterior blinds

pull-down style exterior blinds

Awnings include:

metal louvre style awnings

textile canopy-style awnings

metal hooded canopy-style awnings

aluminium roll-up style awnings

folding-arm style awnings

Hardware includes:

screws

masonry anchors

dynabolts

nuts and bolts

mounting brackets

hex screws

Tools and equipment include:

screwdrivers

drills

hex keys

Work instructions include:

instructions for the installation of different styles of exterior blinds and awnings

Customers include:

home owners

real estate agents

tenants

body corporate representatives

business owners

Personal protection needs include:

safety glasses

hearing protection

safety boots

sunscreen and hats

Work order includes:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

Work sequence includes:

the steps for installation in a logical order to prevent backtracking

Worksite includes:

construction sites

single storey and multi-storey dwellings

commercial premises

newly completed buildings

Protecting property includes:

using drop sheets, barriers, cones and signs

Manufacturer specifications include:

written or verbal specifications

Waste includes:

textiles

metals

hardware

timber

masonry

fibro cement

concrete

treated pine

Payment includes:

cash, cheque or credit card depending on workplace procedures

Workplace documentation includes:

time sheets

customer care cards

work orders


Performance Evidence

Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in installing exterior 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 installing exterior blinds

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

Install a minimum of four (4) different styles of exterior blinds or awnings in a range of on-site or simulated locations

Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Deal effectively with customers by:

speaking clearly and directly

applying effective listening techniques

asking questions to gain information

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for installing exterior blinds and awnings

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for installing exterior blinds and awnings

Reading and interpreting workplace documents, including work orders, work instructions and manufacturer specifications

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established lines of communication and protocols

Types of tools and equipment used to install exterior blinds and awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Types, uses, limitations and operating mechanisms of exterior blinds and awnings, including special application brackets

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Mathematical techniques for estimation and measurement of materials

Procedures for presentation of invoices, collection and receipting of payments