Application
This unit of competency covers constructing steel or aluminium framework for canopy-style awnings. It applies in a workplace and residential and commercial on-site environments and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Establish work requirements and prepare for work | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, legislative requirements and workplace practices are observed throughout the work |
1.2 | Personal protective equipment is selected and used | ||
1.3 | Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation | ||
1.4 | Work order requirements are checked and confirmed | ||
2 | Fabricate framework | 2.1 | Material and hardware are selected and checked against work order |
2.2 | Frame is fabricated according to work instructions | ||
2.3 | Fixing points are incorporated into frame fabrication | ||
2.4 | Measurements are checked against work order | ||
3 | Assemble framework | 3.1 | Frame is assembled according to manufacturer instructions and workplace practices |
3.2 | Frame is braced and finished according to work order and workplace practices | ||
3.3 | Splines for attaching cloth are cut | ||
4 | Apply quality checks | 4.1 | Completed framework is checked ensuring finished product matches work order |
4.2 | Completed framework is tested to ensure correct and safe operation and parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked | ||
5 | Complete work | 5.1 | Finished work is cleaned, packaged 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 in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste | ||
5.5 | Workplace documentation is completed | ||
Evidence of Performance
Interpret work order, locate materials and use information to complete tasks in constructing framework for canopy-style 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 framework for canopy-style awnings
Select, set up and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace practices
Construct a minimum of two (2) frameworks for canopy-style awnings. Task is to include selecting tools, equipment and materials; fabricating and/or assembling to framework; finishing the framework; applying quality checks; packaging and storing framework; maintaining and storing tools and equipment; cleaning work area; and completing workplace documentation, such as reporting material faults, damaged products or equipment
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Evidence of Knowledge
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for constructing canopy-style awning frames
Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for constructing framework for canopy-style awnings
Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material
Established lines of communications and workplace protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Types of tools and equipment used in constructing frameworks for canopy-style awnings and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Characteristics of aluminium and steel used in constructing framework for canopy-style awnings
Cutting patterns and sequences
Cutting tool condition including sharpness, straightness and suitability for task
Industry standards for framing steel and aluminium
Storage systems and labelling
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or it successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to a location relevant to constructing framework for canopy-style awnings; and workplace practices, including standard operating procedures and work instructions for constructing canopy-style awnings.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range Statement
Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
WHS requirements include: | Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations organisational safety policies and procedures the use of personal protective equipment and clothing firefighting 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 award and enterprise agreements industrial relations Australian Standards confidentiality and privacy the environment equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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 |
Personal protective equipment includes: | safety glasses/goggles hearing protection safety footwear protective clothing and head wear respiratory protection |
Tools and equipment include: | calculators pop rivet gun screwdrivers hack saws socket set hand grinder hammers files tin snips spanners level square measuring tape hex keys tap and die sets straight edges pipe bender bench grinders hammer drills cordless screwdriver/drill air drills jig saws circular saws |
Work orders include: | quotations for work job cards customer orders specifications, including design, size, colour and quantity |
Manufacturer instructions include: | written instruction booklets, instructions on the tools or equipment or instructions for correct use |
Material includes: | aluminium or steel |
Hardware includes: | nuts and bolts |
Work instructions include: | instructions for constructing steel frames and aluminium frames |
Measurements include: | final size of frame gauge of fabricating metal |
Finish includes: | aluminium powder coated hot dipped galvanised painted |
Appropriate personnel include: | assessor trainer supervisor team leader maintenance officer manager or any other person responsible for the work activity |
Waste includes: | metals (aluminium, steel) hardware |
Workplace documentation includes: | time sheets customer care cards work orders reports |
Sectors
Blinds and awnings