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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  2. Fabricate framework
  3. Assemble framework
  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 and head wear

respiratory protection

Tools and equipment include:

calculators

pop rivet gun

screwdrivers

hack saws

socket set

hand grinder

hammers

files

tin snips

spanners

level

square

measuring tape

hex keys

tap and die sets

straight edges

pipe bender

bench grinders

hammer drills

cordless screwdriver/drill

air drills

jig saws

circular saws

Work orders include:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Manufacturer instructions include:

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

Material includes:

aluminium or steel

Hardware includes:

nuts and bolts

Work instructions include:

instructions for constructing steel frames and aluminium frames

Measurements include:

final size of frame

gauge of fabricating metal

Finish includes:

aluminium

powder coated

hot dipped galvanised

painted

Appropriate personnel include:

assessor

trainer

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any other person responsible for the work activity

Waste includes:

metals (aluminium, steel)

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 framework 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 framework for canopy-style awnings

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

Construct a minimum of two (2) frameworks for canopy-style awnings. Task is to include selecting tools, equipment and materials; fabricating and/or assembling to framework; finishing the framework; applying quality checks; packaging and storing framework; maintaining and storing tools and equipment; 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 canopy-style awning frames

Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing framework for canopy-style awnings

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established lines of communications and workplace protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment used in constructing frameworks for canopy-style awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of aluminium and steel used in constructing framework for canopy-style awnings

Cutting patterns and sequences

Cutting tool condition including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task

Industry standards for framing steel and aluminium

Storage systems and labelling

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

Mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement