Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required for the use of security screens and grills hand and power tools and includes identification, selection, preparation, use and storage of hand and power tools. The unit includes operator maintenance. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the manufacture and installation of security screens and grills. This unit applies to a factory or an on-site installation environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker and trades skills level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify hand and power tools |
1.1. Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified 1.2. Sources of power supply are recognised 1.3. OHS , legislative and organisational requirements for using hand and power tools are recognised and adhered to. |
2. Select hand tools |
2.1. Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job 2.2. Appropriate personal protection equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used 2.3. Selected tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tool application where applicable |
3. Use hand tools |
3.1. Material is located and held in position for hand tool application 3.2. Hand tools are safely and effectively used in according to their intended use 3.3. Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use |
4. Select power tools |
4.1. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used 4.2. Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practices 4.3. Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance OHS requirements and any faults are rectified or reported 4.4. Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application where applicable |
5. Use power tools |
5.1. Material is located and held in position for power tool application where applicable 5.2. Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes 5.3. Power tools are safely located when not in use |
6. Clean up work area and maintain tools |
6.1. Faulty and/or defective equipment/tools are tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 6.2. All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 6.3. Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures 6.4. Work area is cleaned and waste removed in accordance with workplace procedures 6.5. Records and reports are completed to workplace requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency |
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Hand and power tools |
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Power supply |
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OHS requirements |
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Legislative requirements |
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Organisational requirements |
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Material |
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Waste |
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Records and reports |
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Communication |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security Screens and Grills (SS) |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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