Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Identify and select hand and power tools.
- Hand and power tools, their functions, operations and limitations are identified and selected.
- OHS requirements for using hand and power tools are recognised and adhered to.
- Lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water are checked according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Tools are selected consistent with job requirements.
- Tools, including leads and hoses, are checked for tags, serviceability and safety, and any faults are reported.
- Power tool guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls are checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Equipment to hold or support material during operation is selected.
- Use tools.
- Identify, select and use plant and equipment.
- Plant and equipment are checked for safety and faults are reported.
- Plant and equipment are selected and used consistent with OHS requirements, manufacturer specifications and the needs of the job.
- Lubricants, hydraulic fluid and water are checked according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Plant and equipment are maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.