Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work activity
- Identify the type of work to be performed from work instructions
- Select appropriate hand and power tools for the work to be performed
- Set up and check tools for use according to available information
- Examine work environment and plan work with tools to maximise safety and productivity
- Clear and clean work area to make it free of obstructions and allow clear access to tools
- Prepare work piece for tool use
- Operate hand and power tools
- Use hand and power tools according to industry and enterprise safe working practices
- Use safety equipment during tool operation according to industry and enterprise safe working practices
- Monitor tool operation continuously and discontinue use if abnormal operation occurs
- Clean the work area on completion of work
- Maintain hand and power tools after use