CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment

Release: 1

CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment

Modification History

Release 1	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely select and use basic construction tools and equipment.

It includes hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.

The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

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

Pre-requisite Unit

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Unit Sector

Common

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Select and use tools and equipment.	1.1	Review work instructions for a construction task.
1.2	Select equipment and hand, power and pneumatic tools for the construction task, identify functions and operations, check for serviceability and report any faults.
1.3	Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
1.4	Conduct pre-operational checks to manufacturers’ specifications.
1.5	Use equipment and hand, power and pneumatic tools following WHS requirements and manufacturers’ specifications.
2	Clean up.	2.1	Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
2.2	Check, maintain and/or sharpen, store and secure tools and equipment and report any faults.

Foundation Skills

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

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and equivalent to CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad