Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Prepare to add reinforcements and attachments
- Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions for adding the accessories, attachments and reinforcements
- Determine work plan and sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
- Establish safe working environment and identify suitable electrical power outlets, as required
- Select and prepare appropriate hand and power tools for the job
- Mark out work piece for addition of required items
- Set out work piece and obtain assistance in handling the work piece, as necessary
- Obtain items to be added, check for correct features and operation, and prepare for fitting or attachment
- Locate datum points in accordance with work instructions
- Mark out the locations of accessories, attachments, reinforcements or openings on the work piece in accordance with work instructions
- Fit accessories
- Insert or fit items in accordance with workplace requirements, customer requirements and accepted industry practice
- Attach reinforcements and attachments using appropriate equipment in accordance to suppliers requirements
- Apply knowledge of fitting accessories and attachment processes to insert or attach items including zippers, straps, buckles, eyelets, shorteners, lugs, webbing and velcro tags in accordance to suppliers requirements
- Apply environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling procedures
- Check quality and finalise operations
- Inspect completed work informally to check that it meets the acceptable standard
- Arrange re-work or other appropriate action as required
- Label or tag completed product and complete any necessary documentation in accordance with workplace practices
- Clean and store tools and equipment, and maintain work area to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Perform maintenance which is within operator’s responsibility
- Inform supervisor of any abnormal conditions needing maintenance or repair