Assemble louvre shutters

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:01 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFBAA309

State Code
OFK09

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Pending

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
13/03/2026

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

Field of Education

040311 - Carpentry And Joinery

Original Release Date

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and assemble louvre shutters according to job requirements. The unit involves planning job requirements, identifying required products and components to be assembled and their measurements, and applying workplace procedures to ensure their safe and correct assembly.The unit applies to individuals who work under limited supervision to assemble interior and exterior louvre shutters used in interior and exterior environments.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assemble louvre shutters

1.1 Identify and confirm job requirements and style of louvre shutter to be assembled from work order and supplier instructions
1.2 Identify and follow workplace health and safety and personal protection requirements of assembly according to workplace procedures
1.3 Select and calibrate tools and equipment, and check their safe and effective operation according to workplace procedures
1.4 Select and source materials from stock, and check type, colour and quality against job requirements and technical specifications
1.5 Plan logical, safe and efficient work sequence that reflects work order and quality requirements, and economically uses materials

2. Assemble and join louvre shutter components

2.1 Inspect, measure and mark out materials for shutter, and check for quality in line with work instructions and manufacturer specifications
2.2 Program cutting equipment to cut components to required length according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications
2.3 Machine components according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications
2.4 Assemble component parts according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications
2.5 Join components using adhesives, sealants and fixings according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications
2.6 Finish shutter assembly according to work instructions, and test operation

3. Finalise assembly

3.1 Check that assembled shutter complies with quality and work order requirements, and rectify identified deficiencies within scope of own role, or report to designated personnel
3.2 Clean and store assembled shutter according to workplace procedures
3.3 Check, clean and store tools and equipment, and tag and report faulty items according to workplace procedures
3.4 Identify and store surplus unused materials for re-use and/or recycling according to workplace procedures
3.5 Clean work area and surfaces, and dispose of waste safely and sustainably according to workplace procedures
3.6 Legibly complete and process required workplace documentation according to workplace requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBP15	MSFBA3021	Assemble louvre shutters	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BTV2	MSF30926	Certificate III in Shading and Security Screens	Qualification