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Use coopering sector hand and power tools

Use coopering sector hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFCP2001
State Code
WI272
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers use of coopering hand and power tools, including their identification, selection, preparation, use and storage. It may apply to a factory or an on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at both the production worker and trade skills level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify hand and power tools
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to coopering operations are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified
  • 1.3 WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
2 Select and use hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job
  • 2.2 Selected hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults rectified or reported
  • 2.3 Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tools application where applicable
  • 2.4 Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
  • 2.5 Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use
  • 2.6 Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
3 Select and use power tools
  • 3.1 Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice
  • 3.2 Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults rectified or reported
  • 3.3 Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable
  • 3.4 Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable
  • 3.5 Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes
  • 3.6 Power tools are safely located when not in use
4 Clean work areas and maintain tools
  • 4.1 Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Records and reports are completed to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8488 LMFCP2001A Use coopering sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK37 MSFCP2005 Use coopering sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification