Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers fitting and adjusting tracking, rods, poles and other curtain hardware.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking curtain fitting work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Soft Furnishing
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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Identify products, fittings and attachments to be used |
1.1 |
Type of tracks, rods or poles to be fitted and work order requirements are identified |
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1.2 |
Attachments, required materials and tools are identified from work instructions and, where necessary, site inspection |
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1.3 |
The effect of the fitting process on overall finished window is identified |
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2 |
Plan process for fitting attachments to products |
2.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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2.2 |
Appropriate equipment is identified to minimise risks of damage to customers' premises or injuries to self |
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2.3 |
Manufacturer information on products used is located and used to plan work |
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2.4 |
Attachment process is planned to conform to quality requirements, minimise time, economically use materials and maximise appearance of the finished work |
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2.5 |
Materials, tools and equipment are assembled and checked for suitability for purpose |
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2.6 |
Track/pole/rod width and projection is set up to provide for stacking space, overlap, projection, return, and number of rings/hooks, guides/runners and other fittings in order to correctly match work order requirements |
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3 |
Complete fitting operations |
3.1 |
Work plan is followed ensuring compliance with workplace procedures and WHS requirements |
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3.2 |
Ceiling and face-fitted tracks/rods/poles are installed and tested for correct operation |
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4 |
Clean work area and prepare products for the next process |
4.1 |
Worksite and any equipment used is cleaned and stored appropriately |
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4.2 |
Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed |
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4.3 |
Completed work is inspected and compared to workplace quality requirements |
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4.4 |
Fittings which do not meet quality specifications are repaired on-site or returned to the workroom for repair |
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4.5 |
Appropriate 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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Unit context includes: |
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Curtain hardware includes: |
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Fitting and adjustment includes: |
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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 LMFSF2011B Fit and adjust curtain hardware.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73