Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess task requirements
- Select tools and/or equipment
- Hand and/or power tools or equipment are selected for appropriate application to the required task
- All tools and/or equipment to be used are checked for condition or calibration, where necessary
- Unsafe or faulty tools or equipment are identified and marked for repair according to enterprise procedures
- Use tools and/or equipment
- Tools and/or equipment are used according to standard practices to ensure the correct outcome is produced
- Tools and/or equipment use is carried out without damage to components or tooling in a safe and efficient manner
- Operational maintenance of tools or equipment is undertaken according to standard workshop procedures
- Store tools and/ or equipment
- Apply standard trade practices
- Simple items are manufactured using basic engineering hand skills
- Common types of aircraft attachment hardware are correctly selected and used
- Common types of safety locking devices and fasteners are correctly selected and used
- Aircraft components, devices and hardware are lockwired in the correct manner, using the appropriate wire gauge
- Common types of aircraft connectors and plumbing are accurately assembled or connected