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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Finalise installation
  2. Prepare for installation of roller shutters
  3. Complete check measure on site and document required product specifications and specific access and installation requirements
  4. Identify work health and safety (WHS) and personal protection requirements of installation according to workplace procedures
  5. Identify and select required materials, tools, equipment and accessories based on work order, and check their safe and effective operation
  6. Schedule installation and agree access arrangements to site
  7. Plan logical, safe and efficient work sequence that reflects work order
  8. Install roller shutters
  9. Set up required materials, equipment and shutter mechanisms in line with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
  10. Fit shutter to opening according to work order, type of control system and manufacturer specifications
  11. Fasten shutter according to shutter type, work order and opening surface using fastening tools in line with supplier instructions and workplace procedures
  12. Test installed shutter for correct operation within limits of normal operation, and adjust and repair performance problems in line with own level of responsibility
  13. Clean work area and surfaces, and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures
  14. Identify and store surplus unused items for re-use and recycling according to workplace procedures
  15. Check tools and equipment, and tag and report faulty items according to workplace procedures
  16. Clean and store remaining tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  17. Advise customer on correct operation and maintenance of roller shutters
  18. Legibly complete and process required workplace and customer documentation

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:

safely and correctly install one of each of the following types of roller shutters:

light-weight exterior domestic roller shutter

heavy-weight exterior commercial roller shutter

fire-rated or cyclone-rated roller shutter

interior roller shutter.

One of the above installations must be in an above-ground level opening and demonstrate the safe and correct use of lifting equipment.

In the course of the above four installations, the person must demonstrate the ability to install shutters with the following shutter control devices:

one electric system involving radio-controlled remote device or photocell sensor device

one manual system involving winders or straps.

One of the above shutter control devices must be a 240V control device connected to mains power, and one a 12V rechargeable solar or battery-operated control device.

In the course of each of the above installations, the person must:

interpret work order, and locate required materials, tools and equipment

apply safe lifting and handling procedures

follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to site, tools, equipment and products

maintain required production output and quality

use hand and power tools safely

use personal protective equipment (PPE)

use and dispose of waste sustainably

avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage

identify and resolve routine problems and faults encountered

work with others, recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity.

In installing the suite of roller shutters, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

install in at least two of the following different openings:

door or window

sliding door

wide-span opening of 3.2 metres or above requiring the help of an assistant

fasten to at least two of the following different surfaces:

aluminium

concrete

masonry

plasterboard

timber.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

features of installation work orders and supplier instructions relating to the types of roller shutters in the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information

work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to installations described in performance evidence:

key requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice for individual installers

building code requirements specific to installation described in performance evidence

safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect installation

wind zoning requirements relating to exterior roller shutters

operation and maintenance requirements of roller shutters in performance evidence

emerging trends in installing roller shutters, including:

new materials used in face, reveal and packing

their associated energy ratings and fire-retardant attributes

work health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to installations described in performance evidence:

controlling hazards and risks

eliminating hazardous materials and substances

managing rain and wind resistance during installation

using firefighting equipment, first aid equipment

operating lifting equipment

using personal protective equipment

workplace procedures relating to:

communication channels and protocols

scheduling installation

accessing and inspecting installation sites

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

following manufacturer instructions and procedures

safely installing and fastening roller shutters

tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment

disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner

recycling and re-use guidelines

cleaning and storing tools and equipment

storing surplus unused items

recording and reporting installation information

presenting invoices, and collecting and receipting payments

techniques for installing electric and manual shutter control devices:

electric, including radio-controlled remote devices and photocell sensor devices using 240V mains power, and 12V rechargeable solar and battery-operated control

manual, including winders or straps

effect of site characteristics and access restrictions on installation equipment selection and use

techniques for installing and fastening roller shutters described in performance evidence, including:

in openings made of a range of:

aluminium

concrete

masonry

plasterboard

timber

installing and fastening that:

conform to quality requirements

comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications

maximise the appearance of the finished work

provide for the most economical use of materials and labour

mathematical methods for estimating and measuring installation openings, including factoring in required tolerances

requirements and procedures for using qualified licensed electricians when installation and control devices involve mains power

types of common problems that occur during installation, and how to avoid and respond

types, characteristics, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the installations described in performance evidence:

roller shutter products and materials

operating mechanisms required for type of roller shutter being installed, including radio-controlled remote devices and photocell sensor devices

specialised fasteners used for the different types of roller shutters

tools and equipment:

hand tools, including screwdrivers, hack saws and snip cutters

power tools, including 240V mains connected, and 12V rechargeable solar and battery-operated

equipment, including ladders, drop sheets, barriers, cones, signs and lifting equipment

documentation requirements for installation work described in performance evidence