Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify hand and power tools.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the use of plumbing hand and power tools, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified.
- Power sources and access to power supply are recognised.
- Select appropriate hand tools.
- Use appropriate hand tools.
- Select appropriate power tools.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used.
- Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice.
- Power tools are visually checked for tags, serviceability and safety in accordance with OHS requirements and any faults are reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- Equipment is selected to hold, position or support materials for power tool application.
- Use appropriate power tools.
- Clean up work area.