Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Identify hand and power tools.
- Select tools for project.
- Tools and equipment are selected consistent with job and quality requirements.
- Tools, including leads and hoses, are checked for current tags, serviceability and safety and any faults reported in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Power tools guards, couplings, gauges and controls are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Equipment to hold or support material during operation is selected.
- Pre-operational checks, including lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water, are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Use tools.
- Power and compressed air supply is connected to work area.
- Start-up and shut-down procedures are performed in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Tools are safely and effectively used according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory and workplace requirements.
- Tools are safely located and switched when not in immediate use.
- Select plant and equipment.
- Functions and limitations of plant and equipment used in wall and floor tiling are identified.
- Method of operation of plant and equipment is identified.
- Plant and equipment are checked for safety, and faults reported to supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Plant and equipment requirements for guarding, cut off switches, couplings, gauges and controls are checked in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Plant and equipment are selected consistent with hazard minimisation and needs of job.
- Requirements for operating and using plant and equipment are recognised and adhered to in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Use plant and equipment.
- Clean up.