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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify hand and power tools
   • Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified
   • Sources of, and access to, power supply are recognised and used safely
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for using hand and power tools are recognised and implemented
2. Select and use hand tools
   • Hand tools are selected consistent with needs of job
   • Hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures
   • Equipment is selected to hold, position or support material for hand tool application, where applicable
   • Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
   • Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use and safely stored when not in immediate use
3. Select and use power tools
   • Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used at all times
   • Power tools are selected consistent with needs of job in accordance with conventional work practice
   • Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures
   • Equipment is selected to hold, position or support materials for power tool application, where applicable
   • Material to be worked on is located and held in position for power tool application, where applicable
   • Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes
   • Power tools are safely switched off and stored when not in use
4. Clean up work area and tools
   • All tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored with relevant documentation completed in accordance with enterprise procedures
   • Work area is cleared and waste removed

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and organisational safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with state and federal legislative obligations, environmental legislation, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Hand tools used in the glass and glazing sector include:	tungsten wheel glass cutters speed cutters circle cutters vacuum straight edges lever and vacuum lifters plate and running pliers pop rivet pliers screwdrivers tools for aluminium: knives sheers measuring devices straight edge square assorted hammers rollers combination saw
Power tools used in the glass and glazing sector include:	portable electric drills grinders circular saws and jig saws plunge routers sanders drop, radius, mitre and upcut saws bench drills and grinders portable pneumatic drills nail and staple guns pop rivet guns and compressors tools for aluminium: assorted air tools assorted electric tools compressor rivet gun metal press and dies
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices: gauntlets gloves safety glasses ear protection hard hats safety footwear aprons and overalls
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Carry out correct procedures prior to, during and after use of hand and power tools

Identify six (6) commonly used glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

Indicate hand and power tool applications and limitations

Effectively and safely use hand and power tools in the workplace environment

Maintain and safely store hand and power tools

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Work flow requirements and standards within the workplace

Workplace safety requirements and WHS legislation

Function and purpose of hand and power tools used in the workplace

Characteristics of glass and/or aluminium, and glass and/or aluminium products and defects, including hazards and handling requirements

Industry standard cross-sections and lengths

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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