Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use tools, equipment and machinery
- Maintenance tools, equipment and machinery are identified, collected and prepared for use according to supervisors' instructions.
- Unsafe or faulty tools, equipment and machinery are identified and segregated for repair or replacement according to supervisors' instructions.
- Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturers' specifications, workplace procedures and supervisors' instructions.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace
- Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to supervisors.
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to best practice standards.
- Floors, benches and other flat work surfaces are swept, washed and treated according to supervisors' instructions.
- Tools, equipment and materials not in use are stored neatly.
- Waste and used materials are removed and placed in disposal containers according to supervisors' instructions.
- Maintenance activities are undertaken according to OHS requirements.
- Maintain workplace and surroundings
- Maintenance requirements of workplace and surrounding areas are completed according to supervisors' instructions.
- Basic maintenance is undertaken according to supervisors' instructions and OHS requirements.
- Structural damage and deterioration in the workplace are identified and reported to supervisors.