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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to use hand and power tools
   • Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Select and use hand tools
   • Select hand tools appropriate for the work activity
   • Inspect tools for serviceability and report faults
   • Clamp or fix materials in position for hand tool application according to workplace procedures
   • Use hand tools safely and correctly
   • Store hand tools safely when not in immediate use
3. Select and use power tools
   • Select power tools and equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Inspect tools for serviceability and report faults
   • Inspect power leads and hoses for serviceability and report faults
   • Establish a clear route for the safe placement and connection of power leads and hoses
   • Clamp or fix material in position for power tool application according to workplace procedures
   • Use power tools safely and correctly
   • Store power tools safely when not in immediate use
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials
   • Clean, maintain and inspect the serviceability of the equipment, and address and report any issues to relevant personnel
   • Complete written records and reports according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

use hand and power tools on at least two occasions, including:

selecting and checking hand tools and power tools for serviceability

clamping or fixing material

ensuring power leads and cords are safely placed

using hand and power tools appropriately for the job activity

storing the hand and power tools appropriately when not in use

clearing the work area

cleaning and maintaining equipment.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to use hand and power tools

work with others to undertake the use of hand and power tools

communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to use hand and power tools, including those relating to:

work health and safety procedures

environmental issues

emergency procedures

compliance with safety data sheets and required records

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:

hand tools, including:

cutting tools

tightening tools

impact tools

digging tools

measuring tools

clamping tools

portable power tools, including:

hammers

saws

drills

screwdrivers

grinders

wrenches

planers

sanders

scalers

associated materials with hand and power tool use

energy and power sources

use of industry and worksite terminology.

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