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Unit of competency details

MEM18001 - Use hand tools (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18001C - Use hand toolsSupersedes and is equivalent to MEM18001C Use hand tools 25/Jun/2019

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 26/Jun/2019


Training packages that include this unit

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title columnRelease
PMB - Plastics, Rubber and CablemakingPlastics, Rubber and Cablemaking 2.0-2.1 
MEA - Aeroskills Training PackageAeroskills Training Package 5.0 
UEP - Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training PackageElectricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package 2.0-3.0 
MEM - Manufacturing and EngineeringManufacturing and Engineering 2.0-4.0 
FWP - Forest and Wood Products Training PackageForest and Wood Products Training Package 5.0-8.1 
TLI - Transport and Logistics Training PackageTransport and Logistics Training Package 8.0-14.0 
AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training PackageAgriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package 4.0-9.0 
RII - Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training PackageResources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package 9.0 
MST - Textiles, Clothing and FootwearTextiles, Clothing and Footwear 2.0-5.0 
AUR - Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training PackageAutomotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package 6.0-6.1,7.0-7.1 

Qualifications that include this unit

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title columnUsage RecommendationRelease
MEM40322 - Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery ManufactureCertificate IV in Advanced Jewellery ManufactureCurrent
AHC32422 - Certificate III in Irrigation TechnologyCertificate III in Irrigation TechnologyCurrent
AHC20316 - Certificate II in Production HorticultureCertificate II in Production HorticultureSuperseded
RII21222 - Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace OperationsCertificate II in Autonomous Workplace OperationsCurrent
MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production OperationsCertificate II in TCF Production OperationsSuperseded2-4 
AHC20320 - Certificate II in Production HorticultureCertificate II in Production HorticultureCurrent
MEM20422 - Certificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCurrent
MEM40119 - Certificate IV in EngineeringCertificate IV in EngineeringCurrent1-2 
MEM20322 - Certificate II in Boating ServicesCertificate II in Boating ServicesCurrent
UEP40522 - Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)Current1-2 
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Skill sets that include this unit

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MEASS00587 - MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloysMTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloysCurrent
MEASS00572 - MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - titanium alloysMTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process - titanium alloysCurrent
MEASS00591 - MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloysMTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloysCurrent
FWPSS00039 - Skill Set for Hydraulic Maintenance of Saw TechnologySkill Set for Hydraulic Maintenance of Saw TechnologyCurrent
MEASS00588 - MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloysMTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloysCurrent
MEASS00604 - MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloysMTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloysCurrent
MEASS00616 - MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component partsMTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component partsCurrent
FWPSS00040 - Skill Set for Pneumatic Maintenance of Saw TechnologySkill Set for Pneumatic Maintenance of Saw TechnologyCurrent
MEASS00620 - MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component partsMTA060 Grind aeronautical product component partsCurrent
MEASS00582 - MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steelsMTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steelsCurrent
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  26/Jun/2019 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18001C Use hand tools

Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

This unit should not be selected if the hand tool is dedicated to a single operation or machine or when a machine-specific/customised tool is used.

Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band : A 

Unit Weight : 2 

Pre-requisite Unit

MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

Competency Field

Maintenance and diagnostics

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements 

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Use hand tools for general engineering applications 

2.1

Select hand tools appropriate to the task requirements

2.2

Use hand tools to produce outcomes that meet job specifications

2.3

Identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark for repair according to designated procedures before, during and after use

2.4

Undertake routine maintenance of tools using engineering principles, tools, equipment and procedures

2.5

Store hand tools safely in appropriate location according to procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Hand tools include one (1) or more of the following: 

  • hacksaws
  • hammers
  • punches
  • screwdrivers
  • sockets
  • wrenches
  • scrapers
  • chisels
  • gouges
  • wood planes
  • files of all cross-sectional shapes and types
  • hand held taps and dies

Applications include one (1) or more of the following: 

  • adjusting
  • dismantling
  • assembling and finishing of items or components
  • finishing, cutting, scraping of metallic and non-metallic material to size and shape
  • tapping/retapping and threading/rethreading new/damaged threads

Drawings include one (1) or more of the following: 

  • drawings and sketches not covered by AS 1100 Technical drawing or AS 1102 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation, and their equivalents
  • work specifications that include graphic representations that do not require interpretation

Job specifications include one (1) or more of the following: 

  • finish
  • tension
  • size
  • shape

Routine maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following: 

  • cleaning
  • lubricating
  • tightening
  • simple tool repairs
  • adjustments

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18001C Use hand tools

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM18001C Use hand tools

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • selecting and using hand tools to produce the desired outcome to job specifications
  • following designated procedures for dealing with unsafe or faulty tools
  • undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of hand tools, including storage.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • features and applications of different hand tools used in a general engineering context, including hacksaws, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, gouges, wood planes and files of all cross-sectional shapes and sizes
  • common faults and/or defects in hand tools
  • procedures for marking unsafe or faulty tools for repair
  • routine maintenance requirements for a range of hand tools, including lubricating, tightening, simple tool repairs and adjustments using engineering principles and relevant equipment
  • storage location and procedures for a range of hand tools.

Assessment Conditions

  • Assessors must:
  • have vocational competency in using hand tools at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
  • satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacementor equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires
  • Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
  • Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications
  • Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2