Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

New unit.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare.

1.1

Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.

1.2

Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.

1.3

Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.

1.4

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.

1.5

Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

2

Set out fasteners.

2.1

Set out fasteners, adhering to minimum distances from edge of substrate material.

2.2

Position and hold or fix material into designed position.

3

Prepare powder-actuated power tool.

3.1

Strip, check and reassemble tool.

3.2

Check tool for operation and test fire following manufacturer’s specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.

3.3

Select fastener.

3.4

Assess requirements for material, base and penetration and select charge.

3.5

Install attachments and accessories to tool following manufacturers’ specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.

3.6

Locate fastener and charge in powder-actuated power tool to manufacturers’ specifications.

4

Operate powder-actuated power tool.

4.1

Operate tool to fix fastener in place to manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

4.2

Check fastening penetration, applying appropriate depth into material.

4.3

Adjust power regulating device for conditions.

4.4

Perform misfire procedures in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

4.5

Remove temporary holding and fixings.

5

Maintain powder-actuated power tools and kits.

5.1

Check safety features of tools for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

5.2

Clean and lubricate tools to manufacturers’ recommendations.

5.3

Perform periodic maintenance service to manufacturers’ specifications.

6

Store powder-actuated power tools and charges.

6.1

Store charges in designated container in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and record used charges.

6.2

Store unused fasteners, tool and attachments in carry case following manufacturers’ recommendations.

6.3

Check logbook and record maintenance.

7

Clean up.

7.1

Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.

7.2

Record safety or waste disposal discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

New unit.