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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
   • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
   • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
   • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
   • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2. Identify materials
   • Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes
   • Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification
   • Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions
3. Select materials
   • Select materials in accordance with job specifications, fitness for purpose and work order instructions
   • Check materials stocks to ensure sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements
   • Check materials to ensure they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards
4. Handle and store materials
   • Follow appropriate WHS practices and work procedures when examining stock in racks or shelves
   • Follow safe working practices when handling or moving stock
   • Use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads
   • Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials
   • Seek assistance in handling materials when necessary
   • Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.
Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:	requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment SOPs work instructions oral, written and visual communication quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output housekeeping tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling WHS practices
Australian Standards include:	the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken
Materials include the following:	fibres and yarns used in canvas and sail making ropes dacron, nylon and composite sail cloths attachments (metal and non-metal) adhesives
WHS practices	WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following: manual handling techniques SOPs PPE safe materials handling taking of rest breaks ergonomic arrangement of workplaces following marked walkways safe storage of equipment housekeeping reporting accidents and incidents environmental practices

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

locating and interpreting technical information about materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

identifying at least five (5) examples of materials by appearance, texture, density and other relevant characteristics

interpreting and applying work orders, materials specifications and instructions for storage, handling and use

correctly identifying and handling at least five (5) textile materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

selecting appropriate materials to meet specified job requirements

complying with all relevant safety requirements including safe handling and storage of materials

storing materials according to product requirements and workplace procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

product construction principles and methods

characteristics of a wide range of materials used in the canvas and sail industry

industry applications of various materials

relative advantages and disadvantages of various materials for particular applications

joining characteristics of various materials

materials labelling principles and practices, including 'care' labelling

standard industry practices for storage and handling of materials

relevant materials quality standards

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

quality practices

workplace procedures.

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