Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information for planning and preparation.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Materials appropriate to work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
- Set out fasteners.
- Use EPT.
- EPT is checked for operation according to manufacturer specifications and safety (OHS) requirements for use of EPT.
- Fastener is selected according to requirements of job.
- Charge is selected to assessed requirements for material, base and penetration.
- Attachments and accessories are installed to EPT in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety (OHS) requirements.
- Fastener and charge in EPT are located to manufacturer specifications.
- EPT operation is carried out and fastener is fixed into place in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
- Fastening penetration is checked and appropriate depth into material is applied.
- Power regulating device is adjusted for conditions.
- Misfire procedures are carried out according to manufacturer recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
- Temporary holding and fixings are removed without damage to material.
- Secure and store equipment and charges.
- Charges are stored in designated container in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice and used charges are recorded.
- Unused fasteners, the EPT and attachments are stored in a carry case in line with manufacturer recommendations.
- Logbook is checked and maintenance recorded according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintain EPT and kit.
- Safety features of tools are checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer operating manual.
- Tools are cleaned and lubricated to manufacturer recommendations.
- Periodic maintenance service is carried out to manufacturer specifications.
- Diminished stocks of charges and fasteners are replenished to designed effectiveness of EPT kit.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.