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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify hand and power tools | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of flooring sector hand and power tools. are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified from relevant information sources |
2 | Select and use hand tools | 2.1 | Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job |
2.2 | Tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are corrected or processed for repair |
2.3 | Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tool application where applicable |
2.4 | Material is located and held in position for hand tool application |
2.5 | Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use |
2.6 | Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use |
3 | Select and use power tools | 3.1 | Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used |
3.2 | Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice |
3.3 | Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults are sent for repair |
3.4 | Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application where applicable |
3.5 | Material is located and held in position for power tool application where applicable |
3.6 | Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes |
3.7 | Power tools are safely located when not in use |
4 | Complete housekeeping | 4.1 | Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
4.2 | Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately |
4.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
4.4 | Workplace documentation is completed |
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Apply sector hand and power tools correctly and safely
Complete operator maintenance on sector hand and power tools
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to preparing and presenting design information relevant to the use of hand and power tools
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for preparing and presenting design information for the use of hand and power tools
Types of hand and power tools and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Function, purpose and operator maintenance requirements of hand tools used in the furnishing technology workplace
Function, purpose and operator maintenance requirements of power tools used in the furnishing technology workplace
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to a range of hand and power tools relevant to the sector and manufacturer/user instructions and/or manuals.