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Elements and Performance Criteria
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:
prepare and assemble the following in line the requirements of industry and Australian standards and workplace procedures:one hinged security screen door in a residential or commercial buildingone sliding security screen door in a residential or commercial buildingone fixed window grille above ground level in a residential or commercial building, demonstrating the safe and correct use of safety and lifting equipmentone emergency egress security screen in a residential buildingone non-security screen in any opening or building type.In assembling the suite of non-security and security screens and grilles, the candidate must also demonstrate the ability to:interpret work order and locate and use materials, tools and equipment required for the assemblymeasure for windows and doors, and identify and select product materials to be usedcorrectly select component hardware and fittings required for assembly:door closureshingeslock guardsguides and lock mechanisms that comply with Australian Standardswheelsassemble screen and grille frame and components, optimising materials, and cutting, tooling, drilling and crimping in compliance with Australian standardsapply safe lifting and handling proceduresfollow work instructions and safe operating procedures and inspection procedures to:minimise risk of injury to self and othersprevent damage to site, tools equipment and products maintain required production output and product qualityuse hand and power tools safelyuse personal protective equipment (PPE)use and dispose of waste sustainablyidentify and resolve routine problems and faults encounteredavoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage
Knowledge Evidence
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
features of assembly work orders relating to the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key informationwork instruction requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to the assembly described in performance evidence:key requirements of industry and Australian standardswork flow requirementssafety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect assemblypattern and plan to be followed in assemblyoperation of range of non-security and security screens and grilles in performance evidencework health and safety (WHS) procedures, practices and regulations specific to assembly described in performance evidence:controlling hazards and riskseliminating hazardous materials and substanceusing personal protective equipment:aprons and overallsgauntletsgloveshard hatssafety footwearsafety glassesworkplace procedures relating to:identifying equipment, processes and procedures to use when assembling non-security and security screens and grillescalculating quantities of required materials:from plans and work instructionsby measuring screen openingmanual handling, including lifting and carryingsafely assembling screens and grillesreporting non-routine problemstagging and reporting faulty tools and equipmentdisposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable mannerrecycling and re-use guidelinescleaning and storing tools and equipmentstoring surplus unused itemsrecording and reporting assembly informationtechniques for assembling non-security and security screens and grilles described in performance evidence that include processes that:conform to quality requirementscomply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specificationsmaximise the appearance of the finished workprovide for economical use of materials and labourtypes, characteristics, terminology of, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the assembly described in performance evidence:framing material and in-fill materialtools and equipment:assembly benchesbolt cutters or mechanical shearscopy routerscrimpersdrop and up-cut sawselectric and pneumatic powered drills and screwdriversend millersfly screen spline rollersknivespneumatic and manual pressespop rivet gunssoft rubber malletsstamping and notching toolsmaterials:anti-jemmy protection hardwarecorner stakesextruded door framingfittings, fixing and fasteners, including screws and pop rivetsfly meshheavy-duty security meshinterlocksuses of non-security and security screen and grille products produced