LMF31808 Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings

Revision Number: 2

LMF31808 Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings

Modification History

Unit code corrected CPCCCM3001A to Version B

Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and install interior and exterior blinds and awnings using a range of materials, fixtures and fittings.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF31808 Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings reflects vocational outcomes for those constructing and installing blinds and awnings in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

Application

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in construction and installation of blind and awning techniques and would cover selecting, adapting and transferring this skill and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. Application would be across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available and may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be required.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF21008 Certificate II in Blinds and Awnings or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include other Furnishing qualifications such as LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology, LMF40408 certificate IV in interior Decoration and relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification such as electives in forklift operation and handling of dangerous goods. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures
Teamwork	collect, organise and understand detailed technical information related to the materials and the products used in and related to blinds and awnings communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems maintain records related to product and materials quality
Problem-solving	work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Initiative and enterprise	use pre-checking and inspection techniques to ensure the tools are serviceable and ready to use use checking and inspection techniques to ensure instruments comply with specifications and that instances of non-compliance are remedied identify, anticipate and respond to faults in materials identify, anticipate and respond to the problems related to glass and material properties identify and analyse faults in Blinds and Awnings Select and apply the most appropriate Blinds and Awnings maintenance and repair techniques identify, anticipate and respond to the impact of the material properties on the product
Planning and organising	recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and volume, and estimate other material requirements
Self-management	clarify and confirm specified work instructions plan work within given task parameters apply systematic and effective time management accept responsibility for given tasks set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals
Learning	satisfy the competency requirements for the job maintain current knowledge of Blinds and Awnings tools and production materials maintain current knowledge of Blinds and Awnings processes and techniques seek learning opportunities
Technology	use the workplace technology related to the selection, preparation and use of Blinds and Awnings products and materials including hand and power tools, calculators, measuring devices and technical support systems

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the LMF31808 Certificate III in Blinds and Awnings, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.

fifteen (15) core units of competency

ten (10) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all fifteen (15) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
BSBCUS301A	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
LMFBA2001A	Use blinds and awnings sector hand and power tools
LMFBA2004A	Select and apply blinds and awnings sector hardware and fixings
LMFBA3001A	Install interior blinds
LMFBA3002A	Install exterior blinds and awnings
LMFGN2002B	Move and store materials and products
LMFGN3001B	Read and interpret work documents
LMFSF2001B	Cut single layer fabrics
LMFSF2002B	Machine sew materials
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team
TLIA1107C	Package goods

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select ten (10) units from Groups A and B as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of three (3) units from Group A

LMFBA2002A	Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings sector static machines
LMFBA2005A	Construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings
LMFBA2006A	Construct vertical-style blinds
LMFBA2007A	Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings

Group B

Select up to six (6) units from Groups B and C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
CPCCCM3001B	Operate elevated work platforms
BSBADM311A	Maintain business resources
BSBCUS201A	Deliver a service to customers
BSBINN201A	Contribute to workplace innovation
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents
LMFBA2008A	Construct plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds
LMFBA2009A	Construct aluminium Venetian-style blinds
LMFBA2010A	Construct metal louvre and canopy hooded style awnings
LMFBA2011A	Construct aluminium roll up style awnings
LMFBA3003A	Install timber shutters
LMFBA3004A	Construct folding arm style awnings
LMFBA3005A	Construct framework for canopy-style awnings
LMFBA3006A	Construct pleated-style blinds
LMFBA3007A	Construct wood weave-style blinds
LMFBA3008A	Construct pelmets
LMFBA3009A	Provide advice to customers on blinds and awnings
LMFBA4001A	Assess suitability of blinds or awnings
LMFGN3002B	Estimate and cost job
LMFSF3004B	Construct Roman-style blinds
LMTTF3004A	Perform advanced welding of plastic materials
TLIA1307C	Receive goods
TLIA1607C	Use inventory systems to organise stock control
TLIA2107C	Despatch stock
TLID1007C	Operate a forklift
TLID207C	Shift a load using manually operated equipment
TLID307E	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Group C

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A or B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 2 units), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 2 units).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.