Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Changes to code, application, elements, performance criteria, assessment requirements. Foundation skills added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut, assemble and package tracking components and curtain hardware in preparation for onsite fitting. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in the soft furnishing industry.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Soft Furnishing
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 Identify products, fittings and attachments to be used |
1.1 Determine track type, components and tools required from work documentation 1.2 Identify task requirements, including those for quality and quantity |
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2 Prepare for work |
2.1 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements 2.2 Select tools to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional 2.3 Select materials to meet task requirements and check they meet quality requirements 2.4 Confirm cutting equipment setting and operation of safety cut-out and guards 2.5 Plan work to conform to quality requirements, minimise time, and economically use materials 2.5 Identify procedures for checking quality of work |
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3 Cut tracking to required length |
3.1 Operate cutting equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and work health and safety requirements 3.2 Monitor cutting and confirm required quality is achieved 3.3 Identify and report operational problems in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Follow workplace procedures to minimise waste and collect and store re-usable materials 3.5 Complete routine maintenance of cutting equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 3.6 Remove waste and clean work area in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4 Assemble and package tracking components |
4.1 Collect and assemble components to complete tracking, and complete checks for quality and quantity in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Package and prepare components for distribution in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3 Complete documentation in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
- Writing skills to communicate information in familiar workplace documents
- Numeracy skills to measure and estimate material requirements.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFSF2010 Make up tracks for window coverings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
