Unit of competency details

Release

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Release 1

Replaces AURV331423CA Fabricate and install canvas products

Unit code updated to meet policy requirements

Minor changes to unit title

Reference to OHS legislation replaced with new WHS legislation

Licensing statement added to unit descriptor

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competence required to fabricate and install canvas products and covers.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Application of the unit 

The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, measuring, marking out, cutting out, assembling and installing canvas products and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation

Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare for fabrication work

1.1. Information for work is accessed from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications and interpreted.

1.2. WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.

1.3. Materials are selected and inspected for quality.

1.4. Components, tooling and equipment for fabrication are identified, selected and prepared in accordance with worksite procedures.

1.5. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.

1.6. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.

2. Measure, mark out and cut canvas products

2.1. Information for measuring, marking out and cutting is interpreted and followed.

2.2. Measurements are accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and/or directly measured fitting requirements.

2.3. Marking out and cutting are carried out and completed in accordance with work plan and specifications.

2.4. Measurements, marking out and cutting are checked for conformity to specifications in accordance with worksite procedures.

3. Make up/assemble canvas products

3.1. Information for following production process is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications, interpreted and followed.

3.2. Make up/assembly of canvas products is carried out and completed in accordance with work plan and specifications.

3.3. Damage to equipment or machinery is avoided.

3.4. Production is checked for conformity to specifications in accordance with worksite procedures.

4. Install canvas products

4.1. Information for installing is interpreted and applied.

4.2. Installing is carried out to enterprise and/or manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.

4.3. Installing is carried out without damage to equipment.

5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

5.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.

5.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.

5.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.

5.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.

5.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.

5.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for fabricating and installing canvas products
• communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
• plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
• work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
• use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements and estimate material requirements for the work
• use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and material
• use workplace technology related to accessing, interpreting and applying technical information and using tooling and equipment, and fabricating and installing canvas products

Required knowledge 

A working knowledge of:

• WHS regulations/requirements and personal safety requirements
• equipment safety requirements
• types, characteristics and applications of canvas
• adhesives/glues/material safety data sheets information
• job planning and drawing
• production methods and procedures, including measuring, marking out, cutting and make up/assembly of canvas products
• installation processes and techniques
• technical information
• enterprise quality procedures
• work organisation and planning processes

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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.

Overview of assessment 

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

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

• observing safety procedures and requirements
• communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
• selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
• completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
• applying WHS policy and procedures
• operating machinery
• measuring, marking out, cutting and making up/ assembling a range of canvas products
• installing a range of canvas products
• completing post-activity housekeeping.

Context of , and specific resources for assessment 

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.

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

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.

The following resources should be made available:

• workplace location or simulated workplace
• materials relevant to fabricating and installing canvas products
• equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to fabricating and installing canvas products
• activities covering mandatory task requirements
• specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment 

• Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package.
• Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
• Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
• Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process.
• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
• It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
• Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

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.

Methods 

Methods are to include:

• quantity estimation, canvas selection
• hand sewing, machine sewing
• measuring, marking out, cutting, reinforcing, edge finishing, mechanical fastening, shaping, bonding, gluing, assembling and installing.

Canvas products /covers 

Canvas products/covers may be for recreational equipment, marine craft, aircraft, heavy vehicles, plant and agricultural equipment.

WHS 

WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances.

Personal protective equipment 

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices.

Safe operating procedures 

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors.

Emergency procedures 

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation.

Environmental requirements 

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management.

Quality requirements 

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures.

Statutory /regulatory authorities 

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Tooling and equipment 

Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power tooling, air tooling, specialist tooling, sewing machines, needles, cutting equipment (scissors, knives), measuring and marking out equipment (straight edge, tape, square, chalk).

Materials 

Materials may include adhesives, glues, canvas, thread, rope, window fabric, jute webbing, sailtrack, fasteners and zipper/slides.

Communications 

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers.

Information /documents 

Sources of information/documents may include:

• verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
• safe work procedures related to fabricating and installing canvas products
• regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
• engineer's design specifications and instructions
• organisation work specifications and requirements
• instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
• Australian Standards.

Unit sector 

Vehicle body

Competency field 

Technical - Trimming and Upholstery