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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Competency is to be demonstrated by the safe and effective operation of the particular hand and power tools listed within the range of variables statement relative to the work orientation

Critical Aspects and Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects

compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and StateTerritory legislation

applicable to work place operations

compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

correct procedures carried out prior to and during the application of construction process

safe and effective operational use of tools plant and equipment and effective communication

Prerequisite Relationship of Units

This unit of competency is dependent upon acquiring the relevant prerequisite competencies in basic industry and basic stream skills

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

workplace and equipment safety requirements and relevant OHampS legislation

portable power tools

hand tools and equipment

materials handling whilst operating tools

Quality Assurance

work safely to instructions

apply appropriate hand eye coordination in the use of tools

handle material during operation of tools

select material

apply Quality Assurance

communicate effectively

Resource Implications

The following resources should be made available

general construction materials appropriate to the construction process

plant and equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

appropriate OHampS resources

Method of Assessment

Competency should be assessed through direct observation and questions related to underpinning knowledge

Competency of this unit may be determined concurrently based upon project work

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under general guidance checking at various stages of the process and at the completion of the activity against the performance criteria and specifications

Context of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed in the normal or simulated workplace environment and in accordance with safe work procedures

Assessment shall include those aspects that are consistent with the work environment of this unit

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken autonomously within a team environment

Assessment may be intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria or may be at the completion of the process

Guidelines will be in line with statutory requirements enterprise specific policies and procedures and codes of practice

Competency is to be demonstrated by the safe and effective operation of the particular hand and power tools listed within the range of variables statement relative to the work orientation

Critical Aspects and Evidence

It is essential that competence is observed in the following aspects

compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and StateTerritory legislation

applicable to work place operations

compliance with organisational policies and procedures including Quality Assurance requirements

correct procedures carried out prior to and during the application of construction process

safe and effective operational use of tools plant and equipment and effective communication

Prerequisite Relationship of Units

This unit of competency is dependent upon acquiring the relevant prerequisite competencies in basic industry and basic stream skills

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

workplace and equipment safety requirements and relevant OHampS legislation

portable power tools

hand tools and equipment

materials handling whilst operating tools

Quality Assurance

work safely to instructions

apply appropriate hand eye coordination in the use of tools

handle material during operation of tools

select material

apply Quality Assurance

communicate effectively

Resource Implications

The following resources should be made available

general construction materials appropriate to the construction process

plant and equipment appropriate to the construction process

suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

appropriate OHampS resources

Method of Assessment

Competency should be assessed through direct observation and questions related to underpinning knowledge

Competency of this unit may be determined concurrently based upon project work

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under general guidance checking at various stages of the process and at the completion of the activity against the performance criteria and specifications

Context of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed in the normal or simulated workplace environment and in accordance with safe work procedures

Assessment shall include those aspects that are consistent with the work environment of this unit

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken autonomously within a team environment

Assessment may be intermittent checking at the various stages of the job application in accordance with the performance criteria or may be at the completion of the process

Guidelines will be in line with statutory requirements enterprise specific policies and procedures and codes of practice

Range Statement

Hand tools include:

adjustable spanners

bars (crow and pinch)

measuring tapes

spanners and wrenches

trowels and floats

paint brushes/rollers

spatula/putty knives

Reports may be written or verbal.

Power supply to include:

Power Tools include

pneumatic wrenches

Hand tools include:

adjustable spanners

bars (crow and pinch)

measuring tapes

spanners and wrenches

trowels and floats

paint brushes/rollers

spatula/putty knives

Reports may be written or verbal.

Power supply to include:

Power Tools include

pneumatic wrenches