Assessment Requirements for MSFBA3011 Assemble awnings

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFBA3011 Assemble awnings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills of this unit, which must include the ability to:

safely and correctly assemble each of the following styles of awnings:

roll-up style

canopy style

folding-arm style, including preparing skin

metal louvre style.

In the course of each of the above assemblies, the person must:

interpret work order, and locate required materials, tools and equipment

select and set up required product and components according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and quality requirements

apply safe lifting and handling procedures

follow work instructions and safe operating procedures to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to tools, equipment and products

maintain required production output and quality

use hand and power tools safely

use personal protective equipment (PPE)

report material faults, damaged products and equipment

use and dispose of waste sustainably

avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions and wastage.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

features of assembly work orders and supplier instructions relating to the awnings in the performance evidence, and how to identify and interpret key information

work order requirements, and industry-accepted quality indicators and requirements, relating to assembly work described in performance evidence:

key requirements of Australian standards and codes of practice for assembly

safety considerations and potential dangers associated with incorrect assembly

cutting patterns and sequences

identifying work process problems and resolving within scope of own role

work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, and procedures specific to assembly work described in performance evidence:

legislation and codes of practice relating to child safety mechanisms

controlling hazards and risks

eliminating hazardous materials and substances

using firefighting equipment and first aid equipment

using personal protective equipment:

hearing protection

protective clothing and head wear

respiratory protection

safety footwear

safety glasses and goggles

workplace procedures relating to:

communication channels and protocols

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

safely cutting and assembling awnings

following manufacturer instructions and procedures

cleaning and storing assembled awnings

storing surplus unused items

assessing condition of cutting tools

tagging and reporting faulty tools and equipment

disposing of waste safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner

recycling and re-use guidelines

using, cleaning, maintaining and storing tools and equipment

recording and reporting assembly information

techniques for measuring, cutting, setting up and assembling awnings described in performance evidence that:

conform to quality requirements

comply with supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications

maximise the appearance of the finished work

provide for the most economical use of materials and labour

mathematical methods for estimating and measuring assembly materials and openings, including factoring in required tolerances

types of common problems that occur during assembly, and how to avoid and respond

systems for storing and labelling materials required for assembly work

types, characteristics, terminology, uses, maintenance and limitations of the following items required for the assembly described in performance evidence:

awning components and materials

operating mechanisms required for type of awning being assembled

fittings and attachments, including threads

tools and equipment used to assemble awnings, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance:

cutting tools

cutting bench

saws

documentation requirements for assembly work described in performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must occur in the workplace, or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.

Access is required to tools, materials, equipment and specifications for the assembly described in the performance evidence above, including:

awnings requiring assembly as specified in the performance evidence

PPE applicable to job requirements

WHS documentation specific to the assembly

tools and equipment specified in the knowledge evidence

workplace documentation required for assembly work, including:

work orders

workplace procedures specified in the knowledge evidence

supplier instructions and manufacturer specifications.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73