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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify hand and power tools
  2. Select hand tools
  3. Use hand tools
  4. Select power tools
  5. Use power tools
  6. Clean up work area and tools

Required Skills

Required skills

communicate with workplaceworksite supervisor to

confirm work orders and instructions

identify problems

report outcomes of hand and power tool use and maintenance problems

work with others and in a team to safely use hand and power tools

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and wastage

participate in establishing new ideas and work specifications for selecting and using hand and power tools

plan and organise own work including the preparation and layout of the work area and obtaining equipment and materials to avoid back tracking

follow workplace induction principles

adapt to new skill requirements

use workplace technology related to selecting and using blinds and awnings sector hand and power tools

Required knowledge

StateTerritory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to hand and power tool use

workplace and worksite requirements policies and procedures for hand and power tool use

reading and interpreting workplace documents including work orders work instructions and operator instructions

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established lines of communication and workplaceworksite protocols

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

procedures for the reporting recording and maintenance of workplace records and information

procedures for reporting and recording faulty hand and power tools

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Communicate and work with others in the work area

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

prevent damage to goods tools equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Indicate compliance with organisational policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for use of hand and power tools

Identify select and safely use hand tools in the workplaceworksite

Identify select and safely use power tools in the workplaceworksite

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential required knowledge and skills may be conducted in a workplace or simulated workplace environment

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

hand tools as specified in the range statement

power tools as specified in the range statement

workplace practices including standard operating procedures and work instructions for using blinds and awnings sector hand and power tools

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of required knowledge and skills

Assessment methods should be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required knowledge and skills to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hand tools

includes calculators, pop rivet gun, screwdrivers, panel saws, hack saws, socket set, hand grinder, hammers, files, tin snips, spanners, level, square, measuring tape, hex keys, caulking gun, markers, tensioning devices, G clamps, tap and die sets, straight edges, string lines, scissors, eyelet punches, laser level, stud finder, pipe bender

Power tools

include bench grinders, hammer drills, cordless screwdriver/drill, air drills, jig saws, docking saws, circular saws, press-stud machine, hot knives, staple gun, hollow wall anchor gun, planer, mobile phone, torch, battery chargers

Power supply

include battery, mains electricity, pneumatic.

OHS requirements

includes Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying.

Legislative requirements

includes applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.

Workplace practices

include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), tolerances, following manufacturer instructions and specifications

Personal protective equipment

includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing and head wear, respiratory protection

Appropriate personnel

includes trainer, assessor, supervisor, team leader, maintenance officer or manager or any person responsible for your activities in the workplace/worksite

Equipment

includes clamps, jigs, braces, ladders

Material

includes textiles (canvas, acrylic, PVC, clear PVC, mesh, binding), metals (aluminium, steel), timber

Safe operation

safe work practices should be followed in accordance with industry and enterprise specific policies and procedures

Waste

includes textiles, metals, timber

waste removal should be in accordance with enterprise policies and environmental legislation covering disposal of industrial waste.

Workplace documentation

includes time sheets, customer care cards, work orders, reports