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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Prepare and assemble pelmet components
  3. 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

Work orders include:

quotations for work

job cards

customer orders

specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity

Tools and equipment include:

saws

hammer

screwdriver

drill

pop rivet gun

glue gun

Materials include:

timber

metal

wood weave

Hardware includes:

screws

nails

pop rivets

Work sequence includes:

the steps for construction of pelmets in a logical order to prevent backtracking

Work instructions include:

instructions for constructing pelmets

Appropriate personnel include:

trainer

assessor

supervisor

team leader

maintenance officer

manager or any person responsible for the activities in the workplace/worksite

Waste includes:

timber

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 pelmets

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 pelmets

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

Report material faults, damaged products or equipment

Cut component materials according to work orders to within +/- 1 mm and construct a minimum of four (4) pelmets suitable for four (4) different style of internal blinds

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 pelmets

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing pelmets

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established communication channels and workplace/worksite protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Cutting patterns and sequences

Cutting tool condition assessment

Terms used to describe components of pelmets

Storage systems and labelling

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement