Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to establish and document client and site requirements for the installation of fabricated textile products.
The unit includes identifying client requirements and WHS and environmental issues from site inspection, using discretion, initiative and judgement on the job. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as large to small scale enterprises, including indoor or outdoor operations.
All elements of this unit of competency are performed under the general guidance and review of a supervisor.
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 | Prepare to identify client’s requirements on site | 1.1 | Prepare inspection tools and equipment and arrange for visit on site |
1.2 | Establish contact and apply communication skills to develop rapport with the client | ||
1.3 | Provide personal identification and confirm purpose of visit | ||
1.4 | Explain process for determining client's needs | ||
1.5 | Obtain permission to inspect location, take measurements and gather relevant information | ||
2 | Obtain detailed information from client | 2.1 | Use appropriate questioning techniques to identify client requirements and gather detailed information |
2.2 | Present preliminary product information and discuss options with client | ||
2.3 | Document client requirements | ||
3 | Conduct site inspection | 3.1 | Arrange and adapt to work area, so that inspection can be conducted safely and efficiently |
3.2 | Select ladders, steps or bosun's chair, as appropriate, to inspect site and take measurements, and use in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) practices | ||
3.3 | Secure and adequately support ladder or other device | ||
3.4 | Erect appropriate barriers and signs when operator is overhead | ||
3.5 | Seek assistance, as necessary, when working above ground or deck | ||
3.6 | Identify safe anchor points for products or other relevant architectural or marine structural equipment | ||
3.7 | Take measurements and note special features likely to affect installation of products or their performance in service | ||
3.8 | Take account of labour rates and costs of materials and equipment to estimate costs, and record results of inspection | ||
4 | Conclude inspection on site | 4.1 | Replace items shifted or removed during the information gathering process |
4.2 | Return client equipment used in the inspection process | ||
4.3 | Notify client when operator is leaving the site | ||
Evidence of Performance
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
preparing tools and equipment for inspection, arranging visit on site, and conducting at least twp (2) on-site inspections safely and efficiently to determine work requirements
greeting client in an appropriate manner, identifying and confirming client needs, and demonstrating product knowledge
taking measurements and noting site requirements likely to affect installation of products or their performance in service
asking appropriate questions, clarifying information and providing feedback to client
documenting and communicating work-related information including costs, measurements, specifications, client details and requirements
complying with all relevant safety requirements, including safe use of ladders, steps, measuring tools (including laser devices), and other equipment
concluding inspection on site according to workplace procedures.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
hazards associated with working at heights
range of products and services offered by the workplace
principles of operating products and equipment
types of materials and their applications
limitations of canvas and other materials used
types of strengthening and fastenings
the service life of different materials
instruments and techniques for measuring
mathematical processes
mathematical formulae for areas and volumes
labour rates and approximate costs of products and materials
power sources, such as single phase, three phase and weather-protected outlets
work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures
general industry housekeeping policies and procedures
WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures
client communication
quality practices
workplace practices
practices for recording and reporting.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in identifying client requirements on site, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
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 standard operating procedures (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 |
Client’s requirements include one or more of the following: | types of materials types of products and equipment operating principles and mechanisms costs timelines colours size, dimensions and shape delivery and installation dates installation procedure to be followed crowd barriers or fencing |
WHS practices include one or more of the following: | 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) safe materials handling taking of rest breaks ergonomic arrangement of workplaces following marked walkways safe storage of equipment housekeeping reporting accidents and incidents additional licensing or permits environmental practices |
Sectors
Not applicable
Competency Field
Textile fabrication