Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select appropriate tools for work
- Work requirements are interpreted according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Appropriate hand and power tools are selected for required tasks
- Selected hand and power tools are checked for serviceability
- Defective tools are identified, reported and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken according to organisational procedures
- Blunt or worn tools are identified and appropriate action is taken to replace, sharpen or rectify according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Instructions for the use of tools are accessed and interpreted as required
- Use hand and power tools
- Work area, work pieces and tools are prepared for required tasks according to organisational procedures
- Other personnel in work area are made aware of work being carried out as required by safety management procedures
- Work is marked out using appropriate marking out tools according to organisational procedures
- Hand and power tools are used as directed according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Desired work outcomes are achieved to job specifications
- Follow safety and hazard control procedures
- Care for hand and power tools
- Tools are used for intended purpose according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Tools are cleaned and stored after use according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Tools are sharpened according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures, as required
- Tools are adjusted, tightened and/or lubricated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures, as required
- Grinding wheels are dressed and made true according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
- Defective or worn tools and tool components are identified, marked as required and reported, and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken according to organisational procedures