Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers constructing the textile components of canopy-style awnings. It applies in a workplace environment 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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Blinds and awnings
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 |
Plan 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 correctly |
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1.3 |
Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel |
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1.4 |
Frame, which will vary according to customer requirements for Dutch hoods (with end style variations), Florentines or cupola is measured and quantities of materials calculated |
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1.5 |
Textiles are selected and checked for flaws according to workplace practices |
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1.6 |
Tools and equipment are selected and used according to workplace practices and manufacturer instructions |
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2 |
Lay out, mark and cut textiles |
2.1 |
Correct side of textile, naps, direction of patterns and pattern matches are identified |
2.2 |
Textiles are laid over frame and measured and marked to fit frame leaving joining allowances |
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2.3 |
Panels and scallops, whose number and shape will vary according to size and shape of canopy frame, are marked and cut |
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2.4 |
Textiles are cut |
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2.5 |
Measurements are checked against work order |
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3 |
Join textiles |
3.1 |
Textiles are joined according to workplace practices |
3.2 |
Textiles are laid over frame and perimeter pockets marked |
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3.3 |
Pockets are sewn |
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3.4 |
Scallop edging is attached |
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4 |
Construct awning |
4.1 |
Method of fixing skin to frame is determined |
4.2 |
Textile skin is constructed according to work instructions |
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4.3 |
Skin is attached to frame according to work instructions |
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4.4 |
Aluminium framed canopy-style awning frame is braced |
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5 |
Apply quality checks |
5.1 |
Completed awnings are checked ensuring finish and final size match work requirements |
5.2 |
Parts of the work that do not comply with work order are repaired or re-worked |
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5.3 |
Frame is checked for damage and repairs made if necessary according to workplace practices |
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6 |
Complete work |
6.1 |
Finished work is cleaned, protected and stored following workplace practices |
6.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored |
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6.3 |
Faulty tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel |
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6.4 |
Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace practices and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste |
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6.5 |
Workplace documentation is completed |
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 of Conditions
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. |
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WHS requirements include: |
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Legislative requirements include: |
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Workplace practices include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Work orders include: |
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Appropriate personnel include: |
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Materials include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Manufacturer instructions include: |
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Laid over includes: |
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Joining allowances include: |
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Joined includes: |
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Joining methods include: |
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Work instructions include: |
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Waste includes: |
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Workplace documentation includes: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFBA2007A Construct textiles for canopy style awnings
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73