Unit of competency Outline

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Use upholstery sector hand and power tools

Use upholstery sector hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFUP2001
State Code
WI661
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency covers using hand and power tools in applications relating to the upholstery sector of the furnishing industry.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 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Sources of, and access to, power supply are recognised
2 Select and use hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools selected are consistent with needs of the job
  • 2.2 Selected 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 or support material for hand tools 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 Power tools are selected consistent with needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice
  • 3.2 Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults reported to supervisor in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application as applicable
  • 3.4 Material is located and held in position for power tool application as applicable
  • 3.5 Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes
  • 3.6 Power tools are switched off and positioned safely when not in use
4 Clean up work area and tools
  • 4.1 All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 4.2 Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 4.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8805 LMFUP2001B Use upholstery sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL63 MSFUP2007 Use upholstery hand and power tools Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J735 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery Qualification