Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify hand and power tools
- Select and use hand tools
- Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job
- Tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are corrected or processed for repair
- Equipment is selected to hold 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
- Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
- Select and use power tools
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
- Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice
- Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults are corrected or processed for repair
- Equipment is selected to hold 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 located when not in use
- Clean up work area and tools