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Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools

Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA3027
State Code
OCQ11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to set-up, operate and maintain powder-actuated power tools safely and effectively to fasten materials or fix fasteners to bases, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.5 Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
2 Set out fasteners.
  • 2.1 Set out fasteners, adhering to minimum distances from edge of substrate material.
  • 2.2 Position and hold or fix material into designed position.
3 Prepare powder-actuated power tool.
  • 3.1 Strip, check and reassemble tool.
  • 3.2 Check tool for operation and test fire following manufacturer’s specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.
  • 3.3 Select fastener.
  • 3.4 Assess requirements for material, base and penetration and select charge.
  • 3.5 Install attachments and accessories to tool following manufacturers’ specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.
  • 3.6 Locate fastener and charge in powder-actuated power tool to manufacturers’ specifications.
4 Operate powder-actuated power tool.
  • 4.1 Operate tool to fix fastener in place to manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 4.2 Check fastening penetration, applying appropriate depth into material.
  • 4.3 Adjust power regulating device for conditions.
  • 4.4 Perform misfire procedures in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 4.5 Remove temporary holding and fixings.
5 Maintain powder-actuated power tools and kits.
  • 5.1 Check safety features of tools for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  • 5.2 Clean and lubricate tools to manufacturers’ recommendations.
  • 5.3 Perform periodic maintenance service to manufacturers’ specifications.
6 Store powder-actuated power tools and charges.
  • 6.1 Store charges in designated container in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and record used charges.
  • 6.2 Store unused fasteners, tool and attachments in carry case following manufacturers’ recommendations.
  • 6.3 Check logbook and record maintenance.
7 Clean up.
  • 7.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 7.2 Record safety or waste disposal discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures.
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