Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.
This unit should not be selected if the power tools used are dedicated to an operation or machine, e.g. nut-runner, air drill and power driver.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.
Where the selection and use hand tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Use power tools for general engineering applications | 2.1 | Select power tools appropriate to the task requirements |
2.2 | Use power tools for a determined sequence of operations to produce desired outcomes to job specifications | ||
2.3 | Identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark for repair before, during and after use according to SOPs | ||
2.4 | Undertake operational maintenance of tools according to principles, techniques and SOPs | ||
2.5 | Store power tools safely in appropriate location according to manufacturers' recommendations and SOPs | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for 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. | |
Power tools include one (1) or more of the following: | electric or pneumatic/hydraulic drills grinders jigsaws nibblers cutting saws sanders planers routers pedestal drills pedestal grinders |
Power tool operations include one (1) or more of the following: | clamping alignments adjustments |
Applications include one (1) or more of the following: | loosening and fastening items or components shaping, finishing, cutting, grinding of metallic and non-metallic materials and/or tool bits to size and shape |
Drawings include one (1) or more of the following: | drawings and sketches not covered by AS 1100 Technical drawing or AS 1102 Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation, and their equivalents work specifications that include graphic representations that do not require interpretation |
Clamping includes one (1) or more of the following: | multigrips vices jigs and fixtures clamps |
Job specifications include one (1) or more of the following: | finish size shape |
Operational maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following: | cleaning lubricating tightening |
Competency Field
Maintenance and diagnostics