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Use carpentry tools and equipment

Use carpentry tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCCA2002
State Code
OCR13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and safely use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment, meeting all relevant requirements of national construction codes, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation. The unit includes hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools and equipment.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 Review work instructions to use tools and equipment.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, national construction codes, Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
2 Select, check and use tools and equipment.
  • 2.1 Select equipment and hand, power and pneumatic tools for the carpentry task, identify their functions and operations, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 2.2 Use equipment and hand, power and pneumatic tools following WHS requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations.
  • 2.3 Sharpen and maintain tools.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
  • 3.2 Check, maintain, store and secure tools and equipment and report any faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE975 CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment Unit of competency