Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to construct wood weave style blinds |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the skills and knowledge required to construct wood weave style blinds. The unit applies in a workplace environment and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises. Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be involved. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
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 protective equipment is selected and used 1.3. Style of blind is identified from work order 1.4. Tools and equipment are selected and checked for safe operation 1.5. Materials are selected from stock and checked against work requirements 1.6. Materials are checked for flaws |
2. Lay out, mark and cut materials |
2.1.1. Material is laid out and marked 2.1.2. Material is cut |
3. Construct blind |
3.1. Wood is woven to form skin of blind 3.2. Head and bottom rails are attached to blind 3.3. Cords are attached to blind 3.4. Blind is finished according to work instructions 3.5. Child safety mechanisms are selected and attached |
4. Apply quality checks |
4.1. Finished blinds are checked ensuring end finishing and final length of finished blinds match work requirements 4.2. Finished blind is tested for correct operation 4.3. Parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked |
5. Complete work |
5.1. Finished work is 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 procedures 5.5. Workplace documentation or reporting is completed |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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OHS requirements |
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Legislative requirements |
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Workplace practices |
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Personal protective equipment |
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Style |
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Work order |
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Materials |
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Tools and equipment |
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Laid out |
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Work instructions |
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Child safety mechanisms |
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Tested |
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Appropriate personnel |
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Waste |
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Workplace documentation |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Blinds and awnings |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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