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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Cut materials ready for assembly
  3. Construct awning
  4. Make 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 protection needs include:

safety glasses/goggles

hearing protection

safety footwear

protective clothing and head wear

respiratory protection

Work orders include:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Tools and equipment include:

hex keys

drills (power or battery)

drill bits

hammer

socket set

Material includes:

canvas

acrylic

PVC mesh

Hardware includes:

roller

front rail

square bar

end caps

end brackets

gear box or electric motor

nuts, bolts and extendable arms

Folding arms include:

straight or cross-over style

Joining includes:

sewing or welding processes

Manufacturer instructions include:

written instruction booklets or instructions on the hardware or packaging

Appropriate personnel include:

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Waste includes:

textiles

metal

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 folding-arm 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 folding-arm style awnings

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

Construct a minimum of two (2) folding-arm style awnings. Task is to include constructing the arm assembly; preparing skin; assembling awning; cleaning, packaging and storing completed awning; cleaning work area; and completing workplace documentation, such as reporting material faults, damaged products or equipment

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 constructing folding-arm style awnings

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing folding-arm 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 and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Terms used to describe components of folding-arm style awnings

Characteristics of materials used to construct folding-arm style awnings

Storage systems and labelling

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

Mathematical techniques for estimation and measurement of materials