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LMFSF2014B
Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit covers the competency to use hand and power tools in applications relating to the soft furnishing sector of the furnishing industry.

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Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Critical aspects of evidence

Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the hand and power tools prescribed in the Range Statement

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements

Resource implications

Soft furnishing sector hand and power tools, materials used in the manufacturing and/or installation of soft furnishing products.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

collect and understand information related to the use and maintenance of hand and power tools

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of faults and problems

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of tools

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate tool handling problems, avoid re-working and wastage

use workplace technology related to the use and operator maintenance of hand and power tools and associated materials

Required knowledge

function, purpose and operator maintenance requirements of hand tools used in the workplace

function, purpose and operator maintenance requirements of power tools used in the workplace

workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation

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.

Unit context

OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate skill, accuracy and dexterity in the application of tools to work tasks

Hand tools are to include:

scissors

cutting blades

tape measures

rulers

hammers

staple guns and screwdrivers

Power tools are to include:

drills

screwdrivers

staple guns

pressing equipment

others as required by enterprises

Fault reporting

Reporting of faults in the operation of hand and power tools may be verbal or written

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Hand and power tool manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to OHS, tool handling and operation, reporting and communication

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified 
Sources of power supply are recognised 
OHS requirements for using power tools are recognised and adhered to 
Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job 
Tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are corrected or processed for repair 
Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tool application where applicable 
Material is located and held in position for hand tool application 
Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use 
Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use 
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used 
Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice 
Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with OHS requirements and any faults are corrected or processed for repair 
Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application where applicable 
Material is located and held in position for power tool application where applicable 
Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes 
Power tools are safely located when not in use 
All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored 
Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 

Forms

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