Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and appropriately use hand and power tools while conducting maintenance and construction tasks |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work will usually be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and select hand and power tools |
1.1 Identify and follow the occupational health and safety requirements for using hand and power tools 1.2 Select, correctly fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Select hand and power tolls consistent with the needs of the task 1.4 Check tools for serviceability and safety and report any faults to supervisor 1.5 Identify power supply 1.6 Select equipment needed to hold or support power tool application |
2. Use hand tools |
2.1 Locate and hold in place material needed for hand tool application 2.2 Use hand tools safely and effectively 2.3 Safely locate hand tools when not in immediate use |
3. Use power tools |
3.1 Locate and hold in place material needed for power tool application 3.2 Use power tools safely and effectively 3.3 Safely locate power tools when not in immediate use |
4. Clean up |
4.1 Clean, maintain and store tools correctly and according to organisation requirements 4.2 Clean, visually check and store power leads/hoses 4.3 Clean and store equipment 4.4 Clear the work area and remove waste |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Hand tools may include , but are not limited to : |
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Power tools include but are not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment may include , but is not limited to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable