Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers measuring, fabricating and installing insect screens, heavy-duty security mesh, security doors and window grills using aluminium.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Glass and Glazing
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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Plan for work |
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Work requirements in the form of type of insect or security screen to be fabricated and installed are determined from work instructions, including the identification of its pattern or plan |
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1.2 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabrication and installation of insect or security screens, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work |
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1.3 |
The suitable process for fabricating and installing insect or security screens is identified |
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1.4 |
Quantities of materials required are calculated from plans and/or work instructions and/or by measuring the screen opening in accordance with Australian Standards and industry practice |
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1.5 |
Cutting lists are prepared from plans, work instructions or measurements of opening to suit the type of screen to be installed |
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1.6 |
Fittings, fixings and joining devices or materials are selected in accordance with specifications or type of materials to be joined or fixed |
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1.7 |
Tools and equipment appropriate to the work method are identified and assembled for use |
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2 |
Prepare for work |
2.1 |
Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures |
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2.2 |
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition |
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2.3 |
Components of the insect or security screen are checked against specifications or job order for size, quantity, finish and profile |
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3 |
Fabricate and install insect or security screen |
3.1 |
Materials are measured and marked to cutting list requirements and most economical use of materials |
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3.2 |
Materials are cut and stamped to cutting list requirements in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice |
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3.3 |
Components of insect or security screen are assembled in accordance with recognised industry standards |
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3.4 |
Fittings are installed to screen in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice |
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3.5 |
Insect or security screen is installed in opening in accordance with recognised industry standards |
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4 |
Complete work |
4.1 |
Installed insect or security screen is inspected for quality of work and repaired, re-fabricated or reinstalled, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4.2 |
Material which can be reused is collected and stored |
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4.3 |
Waste and scrap materials are removed for disposal or recycling, as required |
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4.4 |
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate |
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4.5 |
Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately |
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4.6 |
Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements |
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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Unit context includes: |
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Insect and security screens include: |
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Materials include: |
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Fittings include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFGG2010C Fabricate and install insect and security screens.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73