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Fabricate and install insect and security screens

Fabricate and install insect and security screens

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG2010
State Code
WI482
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
44
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring, fabricating and installing insect screens, heavy-duty security mesh, security doors and window grills using aluminium.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements in the form of type of insect or security screen to be fabricated and installed are determined from work instructions, including the identification of its pattern or plan
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabrication and installation of insect or security screens, including personal protective equipment, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 The suitable process for fabricating and installing insect or security screens is identified
  • 1.4 Quantities of materials required are calculated from plans and/or work instructions and/or by measuring the screen opening in accordance with Australian Standards and industry practice
  • 1.5 Cutting lists are prepared from plans, work instructions or measurements of opening to suit the type of screen to be installed
  • 1.6 Fittings, fixings and joining devices or materials are selected in accordance with specifications or type of materials to be joined or fixed
  • 1.7 Tools and equipment appropriate to the work method are identified and assembled for use
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Work sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 2.3 Components of the insect or security screen are checked against specifications or job order for size, quantity, finish and profile
3 Fabricate and install insect or security screen
  • 3.1 Materials are measured and marked to cutting list requirements and most economical use of materials
  • 3.2 Materials are cut and stamped to cutting list requirements in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.3 Components of insect or security screen are assembled in accordance with recognised industry standards
  • 3.4 Fittings are installed to screen in accordance with workplace procedures or industry practice
  • 3.5 Insect or security screen is installed in opening in accordance with recognised industry standards
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Installed insect or security screen is inspected for quality of work and repaired, re-fabricated or reinstalled, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Material which can be reused is collected and stored
  • 4.3 Waste and scrap materials are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
  • 4.4 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
  • 4.5 Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately
  • 4.6 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7816 LMFGG2010C Fabricate and install insect and security screens Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP09 MSFSS3005 Assemble non-security and security screens and grilles Unit of competency