Unit of competency Outline

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Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment

Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER212
State Code
BAR88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment. It requires knowledge of the correct purpose and function of garden hand tools and equipment and their maintenance needs.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and describe uses of tools
  • 1.1 Correctly identify garden hand tools and equipment
  • 1.2 Describe the correct purpose of each tool and how to use it correctly
  • 1.3 Describe the maintenance and storage requirements for the tools
2. Use tools for their designed purpose
  • 2.1 Ensure safe work practices are complied with
  • 2.2 Undertake tasks using garden hand tools and equipment correctly
  • 2.3 Return tools used to the storage area and stow correctly
3. Clean, maintain and store garden hand tools and equipment
  • 3.1 Identify tools that need repairs or maintenance
  • 3.2 Undertake regular tool maintenance tasks
  • 3.3 Store garden hand tools and equipment properly to ensure long service
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB50 AHCPER222 Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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