This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and install shading and security products, including blinds, curtains, awnings, shade sails, louvre shutters, roller shutters and security and non-security screens using a range of materials, fixtures and fittings.
Individuals in these roles perform tasks under broad direction, which involves discretion and judgement in selecting materials, tools and equipment, coordinating their workflow and problem solving. They are required to take responsibility for their own work including carrying out assigned tasks, complying with industry standards, organising process, solving problems and working to production or installation schedules.
The qualification allows for specialisation in:
- Manufacturing
- Installation
- Security Screens.
This qualification is suitable to be undertaken as an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.
Licensing applies in some jurisdictions for the installation of blinds, awnings, shade sails, shutters, security screens. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Develop product knowledge | Core |
| Make measurements and calculations | Core |
| Move and store materials and products | Core |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| Read and interpret work documents | Core |
| Resolve quality and compliance issues | Core |
| Use shading and security sector hand and power tools | Core |
| Work in a team | Core |
| Administer inventory systems | Elective |
| Advise customers on products and services | Elective |
| Apply 5S procedures | Elective |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| Arrange building applications and approvals | Elective |
| Assemble awnings | Elective |
| Assemble interior blinds | Elective |
| Assemble interior venetian blinds | Elective |
| Assemble louvre shutters | Elective |
| Assemble non-security and security screens | Elective |
| Assemble pelmets | Elective |
| Assemble pleated and cellular blinds | Elective |
| Assemble roller blinds | Elective |
| Assemble roller shutters | Elective |
| Assemble vertical blinds | Elective |
| Assess suitability of exterior shading products | Elective |
| Assess suitability of security screens | Elective |
| Carry out concreting to simple forms | Elective |
| Construct lined curtains | Elective |
| Construct manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Construct metal louvre and canopy-hooded style awnings | Elective |
| Construct Roman-style blinds | Elective |
| Construct unlined curtains | Elective |
| Contribute to continuous improvement | Elective |
| Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Create drawings for manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Cut and form metal | Elective |
| Cut single layer fabrics | Elective |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Despatch stock | Elective |
| Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Elective |
| Establish client and site requirements for manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | Elective |
| Estimate and cost job | Elective |
| Fit and adjust curtain hardware | Elective |
| Identify installation work hazards and select risk control strategies | Elective |
| Install automation and intelligent management systems | Elective |
| Install awnings | Elective |
| Install curtains | Elective |
| Install electronic locks and locking systems | Elective |
| Install exterior louvre shutters | Elective |
| Install interior blinds | Elective |
| Install interior louvre shutters | Elective |
| Install manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Install metal structures and features | Elective |
| Install non-security and security screens | Elective |
| Install residential windows and doors | Elective |
| Install roller shutters | Elective |
| Maintain business resources | Elective |
| Make up tracks for curtains | Elective |
| Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings | Elective |
| Mistake proof a process | Elective |
| Operate a steam press | Elective |
| Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Elective |
| Operate shading and security sector static machines | Elective |
| Package goods | Elective |
| Perform industrial sewing on textile products | Elective |
| Perform minor maintenance | Elective |
| Perform repairs and maintenance | Elective |
| Plan tasks to assist production operations | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Elective |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | Elective |
| Receive goods | Elective |
| Rectify faults in product | Elective |
| Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements | Elective |
| Select and apply hardware and fixings for shading or security screen installation | Elective |
| Select and handle materials for manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Elective |
| Sell to the retail customer | Elective |
| Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines | Elective |
| Use structured problem-solving tools | Elective |
| Weld plastic materials | Elective |
| Work safely | Elective |
| Work safely at heights | Elective |
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Shading and Security Screens
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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What are entry requirements?
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Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.