This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate explosive power tools (EPTs) using explosive charges in a magazine to fasten materials or fix fasteners to bases.

The unit supports the application of knowledge to safely and effectively use a range of indirect action explosive powered fastening tools used in the construction industry.

It applies to workers who work with EPTs in the construction industry. It involves working under supervision in a team environment.

No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Review and clarify task to set up, operate and maintain indirect action EPTs.
Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task in accordance with safety plans and policies.
Identify safety signage and barricade requirements.
Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
Calculate material quantity requirements.
Check EPTs for operation in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and safety requirements for use of EPT.
Erect identified safety signage and barricades, and fit personal protective equipment (PPE).
Select fastener in accordance with requirements of the job.
Set-out fasteners adhering to minimum distances for set outfrom edge of substrate material in accordance with requirements.
Position material, check it is level, and temporarily fix or clamp into designed position in accordance with detailed drawings.
Select charge in accordance with the requirements for material, base and penetration.
Install any attachmentsand accessories to EPT in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and WHS requirements.
Load fastener and charge into EPT in accordance with manufacturers’ specification.
Carry out EPT operation and fix fastener into place in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and legislative requirements.
Check depth of fastening penetration and adjust power regulating device in accordance with conditions.
Carry out misfire procedures in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and legislative requirements.
Remove temporary holdings and fixings without damage to material.
Check safety features of tools for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Clean and lubricate tools in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Carry out periodic maintenance service in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Replenish diminished stocks of charges and fasteners to designed effectiveness of EPT kit.
Check and complete logbook and record maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Store used charges in designated container in accordance with requirements.
Store unused fasteners, the EPT and attachments in a carry case in line with manufacturers’ specifications.
Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and task requirements.
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.

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