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Use canvas and sail production tools

Use canvas and sail production tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTF2003
State Code
BAU66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to safely use a range of commonly used hand and power tools in the manufacture of canvas and sail products.This unit of competency applies to the use of hand, electrical, air and gas energised tools on a range of canvas and sail products and equipment. Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as:indoor workplacesoutdoor workplaceson siteNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Prepare to use canvas and sail production tools
  • 2.1 Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
  • 2.2 Determine nature of work to be performed, including processes, materials and working environment in which tools are to be used
  • 2.3 Select appropriate tools for the work tasks to be performed
  • 2.4 Check tools and set for use
3 Prepare safe work area for using tools
  • 3.1 Establish safe working environment for using tools
  • 3.2 Plan work with tools to maximise safety, productivity and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Eliminate solvents and other sources of flammable or explosive vapours and remove flammable materials which might catch fire if tools likely to produce sparks or flame are used
  • 3.4 Identify suitable electrical power outlets, if required
  • 3.5 Clear and clean work area to provide work table or benches free of obstructions and allow clear access to machines and equipment
  • 3.6 Use barriers or screens to keep other personnel at a safe distance or to shield them from sparks, arc flashes, debris, dust or noise
  • 3.7 Use suitable floor insulation or residual current devices where electrical tools are to be used in conditions which could present a shock hazard
  • 3.8 Check emergency shutdown is provided for tool
4 Prepare work piece
  • 4.1 Mount work piece correctly in, or aligned to, the tool or machine to be used
  • 4.2 Anchor work piece securely, where necessary, to prevent movement
5 Use tools
  • 5.1 Use safety equipment and tools in accordance with industry, WHS and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Safely connect electrical tools to power supply, and gas or air hoses to gas/air supplies
  • 5.3 Follow start-up and shutdown procedures safely when using electrical or gas operated tools
  • 5.4 Set mechanical tool settings, electrical settings and gas pressures
  • 5.5 Locate tools in safe positions when not in use
  • 5.6 Monitor tool operation and discontinue use if abnormal operation or other problems are detected
  • 5.7 Inspect work to verify tool use meets specifications and relevant industry and workplace quality standards
6 Maintain tools and work area
  • 6.1 Clean work area, and clean and store tools, extension cables and hoses in accordance with industry, WHS and workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Report abnormal tool operation or other problems in accordance with established workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Perform programmed maintenance of tools which is within the operator’s responsibility
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7476 LMTTF2018A Use canvas and sail production tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ69 MSTTF2017 Use canvas and sail production tools Unit of competency