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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with colleagues on technical and operational matters

record and report procedures

literacy skills to interpret and understand the information required for the preparation and application of hand and power tools including

manufacturers instructions

materials safety data sheets

quality assurance procedures

work instructions

planning and organisational skills to manage time organise priorities and plan work

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards associated with use of particular hand and power tools

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

use relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

select and use appropriate hand and power tools

use technical information for tools processes materials and equipment

Required knowledge

electrical and compressed air safety

equipment types characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

features and operating requirements of hand and power tools

general housekeeping policies and procedures

industry and work site terminology

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

job safety analysis JSA or safe work method statement

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

materials commonly used in the industry

material safety data sheets MSDS and materials handling methods

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

typical issues and challenges that occur onsite

Evidence Required

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

Evidence of the ability to

interpret work orders relevant to the selection and use of tools

interpret specifications and instructions relating to the materials and equipment on which the tools are to be used

prepare work environment and set up tools for safe and effective use

perform work processes following all relevant safety requirements applying to the use of hand and power tools

monitor tool operation for correct operation during use

inspect completed work to verify correct tool operation and use

document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where hand and power tools may be used

use of hand and power tools currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on the use of hand and power tools

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate setting and checking tools for use

direct observation of the candidate operating hand and power tools according to industry and enterprise safe working practices

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTWHSB Follow WHS and environmental policy and procedures

ICTWHS2170B Follow WHS and environmental policy and procedures.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

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.

Work instructions may include:	charts and hand drawings diagrams or sketches MSDS memos plans quality requirements: dimensions and tolerances material standards standards of work recording and reporting of work outcomes safe work procedures or equivalent related to using hand and power tools signage specifications verbal or written and graphical instructions work bulletins work schedules.
Hand and power tools may include:	hand tools: chisels crowbars files hacksaws hammers measuring equipment pliers pop riveting machines screwdrivers shovels spanners wire strippers power tools: angle grinders circular saws drills grinders hammer drills jig saws lifting and hoisting equipment.
Set up and check tools may include:	inspect tools for: damage missing components other defects prior to use install operating components (bits or blades) in tools set or adjust tools.
Information may relate to:	Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures enterprise or external personnel enterprise work orders and instructions industry codes and symbols job procedures product change policies and procedures tool manufacturers’ specifications, operating procedures and setting instructions.
Work environment may include:	client site hazardous or exposed conditions operational indoor workplaces operational outdoor workplaces restricted or confined spaces.
Work piece may include blocks of:	aluminium bronze plastic stainless steel steel wood.
Safe working practices may refer to:	barriers or screens to control access and minimise dust and noise clearing route for safe placement of leads control of hazardous materials emergency procedures related to equipment operation: emergency shutdown and stopping evacuation extinguishing equipment fires organisational first aid requirements handling of materials identification of potential hidden hazards: ‘blind’ drilling in walls harmful gasses non-visible laser emission place tools in safe positions when not in use running electrical power leads to power supply so they are clear of traffic or covered where possible use of fire fighting equipment use of first aid equipment use of tools and equipment visually checking power leads for serviceability and safety workplace environment and safety.
Safety equipment may include:	earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) personal protective clothing: earmuffs gloves: leather plastic rubber head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses rubber mats.
Regulatory requirements may include:	environment protection legislation Federal, state and territory legislation OHS legislation relevant to workplace activities workers’ compensation legislation workplace agreements and awards.