Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare work area
- Select, use and store tools
- Appropriate hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment are obtained for the work to be performed
- Tools are examined for damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable)
- Extension power cables are checked for knots and insulation damage
- Electrical tools are connected safely to power supply
- Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OHS practices
- Tasks are performed using tools in accordance with safe working practices
- Tools are located in a safe position when not in use
- Tools and extension cords are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and enterprise safe working practices
- Select adhesives and prepare for their use
- Nature of materials to be joined is ascertained
- Specified adhesives are obtained
- Appropriate tools and materials are selected for preparation of work piece surfaces and application of adhesive
- Adhesive manufacturer's OHS requirements are checked and prescribed precautions taken before adhesives are used
- Adhesive is prepared to manufacturer's instructions
- Apply adhesive and bond materials
- Work piece surfaces are prepared for application of adhesive
- Work piece surfaces to be bonded are anchored or otherwise stabilised
- Adhesive is applied in accordance with recommended practice and surfaces are joined
- Joins are allowed to cure for specified time
- Where appropriate, heat to assist in curing the joins is applied to the work piece in accordance with OHS practices
- Knowledge of using adhesives are applied to perform required tasks
- Inspect and rectify
- Clean up and documentation