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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. |
Hand tools | includes calculators, pop rivet gun, screwdrivers, panel saws, hack saws, socket set, hand grinder, hammers, files, tin snips, spanners, level, square, measuring tape, hex keys, caulking gun, markers, tensioning devices, G clamps, tap and die sets, straight edges, string lines, scissors, eyelet punches, laser level, stud finder, pipe bender |
Power tools | include bench grinders, hammer drills, cordless screwdriver/drill, air drills, jig saws, docking saws, circular saws, press-stud machine, hot knives, staple gun, hollow wall anchor gun, planer, mobile phone, torch, battery chargers |
Power supply | include battery, mains electricity, pneumatic. |
OHS requirements | includes Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying. |
Legislative requirements | includes applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage. |
Workplace practices | include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), tolerances, following manufacturer instructions and specifications |
Personal protective equipment | includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing and head wear, respiratory protection |
Appropriate personnel | includes trainer, assessor, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager or any person responsible for your activities in the workplace/worksite |
Equipment | includes clamps, jigs, braces, ladders |
Material | includes textiles (canvas, acrylic, PVC, clear PVC, mesh, binding), metals (aluminium, steel), timber |
Safe operation | safe work practices should be followed in accordance with industry and enterprise specific policies and procedures |
Waste | includes textiles, metals, timber waste removal should be in accordance with enterprise policies and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste. |
Workplace documentation | includes time sheets, customer care cards, work orders, reports |