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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select and use tools and equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tools and equipment are selected to meet job requirements
   • Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for tools or equipment to be used is selected and checked for serviceability
   • Tools and equipment, including PPE, are used according to manufacturer procedures and safety requirements
2. Service, maintain and store workplace tools and equipment
   • Tools and equipment are serviced, adjusted and maintained according to workplace and manufacturer schedules and procedures to ensure safe and accurate operation, within scope of own responsibility
   • Damaged or worn tools and equipment are tagged and removed from the workplace for and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Remaining tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures
3. Select and use tools and equipment
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Tools and equipment are selected to meet job requirements
   • Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for tools or equipment to be used is selected and checked for serviceability
   • Tools and equipment, including PPE, are used according to manufacturer procedures and safety requirements
4. Service, maintain and store workplace tools and equipment
   • Tools and equipment are serviced, adjusted and maintained according to workplace and manufacturer schedules and procedures to ensure safe and accurate operation, within scope of own responsibility
   • Damaged or worn tools and equipment are tagged and removed from the workplace for and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Remaining tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

WHS and OHS requirements, including safe operating procedures for: using specific tools and equipment selecting and using PPE.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

use and maintain the following workplace tools and equipment:

five different hand tools

two different power tools

two different air tools

one piece of vehicle lifting equipment

one piece of vehicle supporting equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to using and maintaining workplace tools and equipment, including procedures for:

using specific tools and equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

types, uses, limitations and operating procedures for hand and power tools, including:

sockets and ratchets

spanners, including ring spanners, open-ended spanners, combination spanners and flare nut spanners

wrenches, including torque wrenches and adjustable wrenches

oil filter removal tools

allen keys

screwdrivers, including impact screwdrivers

pliers, including combination, adjustable, long nose, snap ring, side cutting and vice grip pliers

hammers

chisels and punches

hacksaws

files

bench grinders

presses

impact guns

air ratchets and blowguns

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of workplace equipment, including:

vehicle lifting and supporting equipment, including:

jacks, including air jacks

jack stands

vehicle hoists

fasteners, including:

bolts

washers

nuts

studs

screws

specialised tools, including:

screw extractors

stud installation and removal tools

gear and bearing pullers

sealing and adhesive equipment

procedures for selecting tools and equipment

identification and tagging procedures for faulty tools and equipment

basic maintenance and storage procedures for tools and equipment.

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