LMFBA2005A
Construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

This unit specifies the outcomes required to construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings for interior and exterior applications.

Application

This unit applies to the skills and knowledge required to construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings. The unit applies in a workplace environment and may be conducted in a small to large scale enterprises.

Applications may include some complex or non routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and collaboration with others through members of groups and teams


Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Establish work requirements and prepare for work

1.1. OHS requirements, legislative requirements, and workplace practices are observed throughout the work

1.2. Personal protectiveequipment is selected and used

1.3. Work orders are checked and confirmed

1.4. Material and hardware is selected and checked against work orders

1.5. Material is checked for flaws

2. Join, lay out, mark and cut fabrics

2.1. Tools and equipment are selected and used according to manufacturer'sinstructions and workplace procedures

2.2. Allowances are calculated and recorded

2.3. Materials are joined to make required width

2.4. Cutting equipment is checked for safe operation

2.5. Materials are cut making allowances for hardware

2.6. Material is laid out flat and square and marked according to workplace practices

2.7. Decorative edges, gimps and fringes are selected, measured and cut according to work order

2.8. Measurements are checked against work order

3. Construct product

3.1. Material edges are is hemmed making allowances for hardware

3.2. Decorative edging, gimps and fringes are attached to bottom edge

3.3. Hardware is prepared according to work order

3.4. Hardware is fitted to skin

3.5. Product is constructed according to work instructions

3.6. Child safety mechanisms are selected and attached

4. Apply quality checks

4.1. Completed product is checked ensuring finished product matches work order

4.2. Finished product is tested for correct operation

4.3. Parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or reworked

5. Complete work

5.1. Finished work is cleaned, protected and stored following workplace practices

5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored

5.3. Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel

5.4. Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of according to workplace practices

5.5. Workplace documentation or reporting is completed

Required Skills

Required skills

communicate with site supervisor to:

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

report outcomes of constructing textile roll up and pull down style awnings

work with others and in a team to construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate production problems, avoid re-working and wastage

participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

plan and organise own work, including preparation and layout of work area and obtaining equipment and materials to avoid backtracking

follow workplace induction principles

accurately plan and organise own work activities

adapt to new skill requirements

use workplace technology related to constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings including specified tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

reading and interpreting workplace documents including work orders, work instructions and operator instructions

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established line of communication and protocols

types of tools and equipment used to construct roll up or pull down style blinds and awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of textiles and hardware used in the construction of roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

set up and operation of sewing and welding equipment

computer programs

cutting patterns and sequences

cutting tool condition including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task

industry standard textile roll widths

storage systems and labelling

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

mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of materials and hardware

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

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 roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

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

Communicate and work with others in the work area

Report process for materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Cut textiles accurately according to work orders

Construct a minimum of two roll up and two pull down style blinds or awnings. Task is to include identifying and selecting hardware, measuring and joining materials, fitting hardware, cleaning, packaging and storing completed products

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge and skills may be conducted in a workplace and simulated workplace environment

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to construction of roll up and pull down blinds and awnings

workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge and skills

Assessment methods should be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required knowledge and skills to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements

include Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting 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. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, the environment, equal opportunity, 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 and specifications

Personal protective equipment

includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, respiratory protection

Work order

includes quotations for work, job cards, customer orders, worksheets

Material

includes canvas, acrylic, PVC, clear PVC, mesh, binding, woven fibreglass PVC

Hardware

includes rollers, battens, running assemblies, spring, rope edge, rivets, tek screws, screws, guide rails, head boxes

Tools and equipment

includes drill and bits, hack saw, aluminium bench saw, tape measure, pop rivet gun, tek gun, screwdriver (power, cordless and hand) cutting bench, shears, knives, cut off saws, sewing machines, needles, staple gun, double sided tape dispenser, file, mallet and hammer

Manufacturer instructions

may be written instruction booklets, instructions on the tools and equipment or instructions for correct use

Joined

may include sewing or welding processes

Allowances

measurements of textiles to be adjusted to allow for selected hardware, joins and hems

Marked

using suitable medium such as chalk, pen, pencil

Hemmed

using sewing or welding processes and making allowances for hardware

Work instructions

includes instructions for the construction of roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings

Child safety mechanisms

as required by legislation or code of practice

Tested

within limits of normal operation

Appropriate personnel

include assessor, trainer, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager, or any other person responsible for your work activity

Waste

may include textiles, metal, timber

waste removal should be in accordance with enterprise policies and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste

Workplace documentation

may include time sheets, customer care cards, work orders and reports


Sectors

Unit sector

Blinds and awnings


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.