Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTTF2009A Identify and select canvas and sail materials
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and select appropriate materials to use in the manufacture of canvas or sail products.
This unit of competency applies to identifying, selecting and handling materials, and checking stock availability. Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in operational indoor or outdoor workplaces
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Textile fabrication
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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Identify materials |
2.1 |
Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes |
2.2 |
Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification |
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2.3 |
Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions |
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3 |
Select materials |
3.1 |
Select materials in accordance with job specifications, fitness for purpose and work order instructions |
3.2 |
Check materials stocks to ensure sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements |
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3.3 |
Check materials to ensure they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards |
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4 |
Handle and store materials |
4.1 |
Follow appropriate WHS practices and work procedures when examining stock in racks or shelves |
4.2 |
Follow safe working practices when handling or moving stock |
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4.3 |
Use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads |
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4.4 |
Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials |
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4.5 |
Seek assistance in handling materials when necessary |
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4.6 |
Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations |
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 of Conditions
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. |
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Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Australian Standards include: |
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Materials include the following: |
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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:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTTF2009A Identify and select canvas and sail materials
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e