Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify hand and power tools
- Select and use appropriate hand tools
- Hand tools are selected consistent with needs of the 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 tools 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 purpose
- Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
- Select and use appropriate power tools
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
- Power tools are selected consistent with needs of job in accordance with conventional work practice
- Power tools are visually checked for serviceability and 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 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 and located when not in use
- Clean up work area and tools