Unit of competency Outline

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Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGG2001
State Code
WI473
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
44
Description
This unit of competency covers selecting and using hand and power tools in applications relating to the glass and glazing sector of the furnishing industry, including basic aluminium fabrication.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 Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified
  • 1.2 Sources of, and access to, power supply are recognised and used safely
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for using hand and power tools are recognised and implemented
2 Select and use hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools are selected consistent with needs of job
  • 2.2 Hand tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Equipment is selected to hold, position or support material for hand tool 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 and safely stored when not in immediate use
3 Select and use power tools
  • 3.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used at all times
  • 3.2 Power tools are selected consistent with needs of job in accordance with conventional work practice
  • 3.3 Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Equipment is selected to hold, position or support materials for power tool application, where applicable
  • 3.5 Material to be worked on is located and held in position for power tool application, where applicable
  • 3.6 Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes
  • 3.7 Power tools are safely switched off and stored when not in use
4 Clean up work area and tools
  • 4.1 All tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored with relevant documentation completed in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Work area is cleared and waste removed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7808 LMFGG2001C Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools Unit of competency