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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to set up, operate and maintain indirect action EPTs.
   • 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.
2. Set out fasteners.
   • 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.
3. Operate EPTs.
   • 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.
4. Maintain EPTs and kit.
   • 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.
5. Secure and store EPT equipment and charges.
   • 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.
6. Clean up after operating EPTs.
   • 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.