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Evidence Guide: CPCPCM2026A - Use plumbing hand and power tools

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CPCPCM2026A - Use plumbing hand and power tools

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify hand and power tools.

  1. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the use of plumbing hand and power tools, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
  2. Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
  3. Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified.
  4. Power sources and access to power supply are recognised.
Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the use of plumbing hand and power tools, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.

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Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.

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Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified.

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Power sources and access to power supply are recognised.

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Select appropriate hand tools.

  1. Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job.
  2. Hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with workplace requirements.
  3. Equipment is selected to hold, position or support material for hand tools application.
Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job.

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Hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with workplace requirements.

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Equipment is selected to hold, position or support material for hand tools application.

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Use appropriate hand tools.

  1. Material is located and held in position for hand tool application.
  2. Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use.
  3. Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use.
Material is located and held in position for hand tool application.

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Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use.

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Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use.

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Select appropriate power tools.

  1. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used.
  2. Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice.
  3. Power tools are visually checked for tags, serviceability and safety in accordance with OHS requirements and any faults are reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  4. Equipment is selected to hold, position or support materials for power tool application.
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used.

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Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice.

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Power tools are visually checked for tags, serviceability and safety in accordance with OHS requirements and any faults are reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures.

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Equipment is selected to hold, position or support materials for power tool application.

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Use appropriate power tools.

  1. Material is located and held in position for power tool application.
  2. Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes.
  3. Power tools are safely switched and located when not in use.
Material is located and held in position for power tool application.

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Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes.

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Power tools are safely switched and located when not in use.

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Clean up work area.

  1. Work area is cleared in accordance with workplace procedures.
  2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
  3. Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.
Work area is cleared in accordance with workplace procedures.

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Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.

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Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

demonstrating compliance with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

adopting and carrying out correct procedures prior to, during and after use of hand and power tools

following work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to use the listed plumbing hand and power tools for their appropriate application, ensuring:

there is no damage to materials, tools or equipment

all work is completed to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

complete workplace documentation

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

report faults and follow instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

identifying, correctly applying and effectively operating tools

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

function and purpose of hand and power tools used in plumbing applications

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

workplace safety requirements and OHS legislation.

Range Statement

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.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements cover water quality management and may include:

clean-up protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Australian standards

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Appropriate plumbing hand tools may include:

battery operated drills

caulking guns

copper tube cutters

copper tube expanders

customised tools to meet manufacturer specifications

files and rasps

hacksaws

ladders

other specialist tools for water services

oxy-acetylene

pipe benders

pipe dies

pipe wrenches

pop riveters

screwdrivers

spirit levels

squares

tin snips

tube benders

tube flaring tools

wood saws.

Appropriate plumbing power tools may include:

compactor (wacker)

compressed air

drop saw

electric dies (up to 100mm)

electric drills

electric nibbler

generator

grinder

hydraulic tools and equipment

large rotary drills

petrol diamond saws

power saws.

Information may include:

charts and hand drawings

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

job drawings

manufacturer specifications and instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements

regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:

building codes

OHS and environmental requirements

plumbing and gasfitting authority regulations

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to handling and storing plumbing materials, including the disposal of waste

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.