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Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools

Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2001
State Code
WI331
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
19/06/2014
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers using hand and power tools in applications relating to the flooring and finishing sector of the furnishing industry. It supports competent workplace performance in the wide variety of flooring technology operations in a work room and on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production and trade worker 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 the use of flooring sector hand and power tools. are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified from relevant information sources
2 Select and use hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job
  • 2.2 Tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are corrected or processed for repair
  • 2.3 Equipment is selected to hold 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
  • 2.6 Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
3 Select and use power tools
  • 3.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  • 3.2 Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the 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 are sent for repair
  • 3.4 Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application where applicable
  • 3.5 Material 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 located when not in use
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8524 LMFFL2001A Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification