ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the use of hand and power tools

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allotted task

1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the allotted task

1.4. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements for the allotted task from the project environmental management plan

2. Select and use hand tools

2.1. Select hand tools consistent with needs of the job

2.2. Check tools for serviceability and safety, and report faults

2.3. Clamp or fix materials in position

2.4. Use hand tools safely and effectively according to their intended use

2.5. Safely locate hand tools when not in immediate use

3. Select and use power tools

3.1. Select power tools and equipment consistent with needs of job and in accordance with standard work practice, and report any faults

3.2. Check tools for serviceability and safety, and report faults

3.3. Visually check power leads/hoses for serviceability/safety in accordance with the site safety plan

3.4. Clear route for safe placement of leads/hoses of identified hazards

3.5. Run electrical power leads to power supply so they are clear of traffic or covered where possible

3.6. Connect electric power leads to the power board or direct to power tool

3.7. Run air hoses out to the compressed air supply and covered where potential trip hazards exist

3.8. Connect hose to power tool and air supply

3.9. Clamp or fix material in position for power tool application where applicable

3.10. Use power tools safely and effectively in application processes

3.11. Locate power tools safely when not in use

4. Clean up

4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to use hand and power tools:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

speak clearly and directly, listening carefully to instructions and information

interpret and understand the information required for the preparation and application of hand and power tools, including work instructions, quality assurance procedures, manufacturer's instructions, materials safety data sheets and equipment

apply teamwork to a range of situations, particularly in a safety context

solve problems particularly in teams and in dealing practically with safety issues

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work placements

manage time, particularly in organising priorities and planning work including the scheduling and use of equipment, materials and tools to avoid back tracking and re work

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities

show a willingness to learn and to use a range of mediums to learn

use technology related to determining requirements, the planning and application of hand and power tools, including the use of calculations, mechanical equipment and the reporting/recording of results

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to use hand and power tools:

site and equipment safety requirements

hand tools and their application

portable power tools and their application

power sources

materials commonly used in the industry

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

industry and worksite terminology

electrical and compressed air safety

JSA's/safe work method statement

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.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the use of hand and power tools

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient use of hand and power tools

working with others to undertake the use of hand and power tools that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely use of hand and power tools that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work instructions may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches

plans and specifications

quality requirements, including: dimensions and tolerances, standards of work and material standards

safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools

Safety requirements may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety

handling of materials

use of fire fighting equipment

use of First Aid equipment

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment

emergency procedures related to equipment operation which may include

emergency shutdown and stopping

extinguishing equipment fires

organisational First Aid requirements and

evacuation

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and

clean-up management

Hand tools are to include but not be limited to:

cramps

vices

adjustable spanners

crow bars

pinch bars

bolt cutters

brooms

chisels

hacksaws

handsaws

hammers

measuring tapes

axes

rakes

hand augers

picks

mattocks

pliers

shovels

spades

sledge hammers

spanners

wrenches

spirit levels and

wire cutters

Checking tools is to include:

checking of electrical safety/inspection tag for currency

equipment defect identification

assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements

Materials are:

to include those associated with the use of hand and power tools

Power tools may include those powered by but not limited to:

240 volt electricity

compressed air

battery driven and

hydraulics

Power tools are to include:

kanga hammers

cut off saws

drills

screwdrivers

angle grinders

pneumatic wrenches

impact hammers

tampers

rotary hammers/drills

circular saws

planers

sanders and

scalers

Equipment is to include:

power leads and

safety switches and

may include air hoses