Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain and use hand tools

Maintain and use hand tools

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB0012
State Code
OCY90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and use hand tools in accordance with workplace procedures and safe working codes of practice across a variety of operational workplace contexts within the transport and logistics industry.It includes selecting and using hand tools to complete workplace tasks, maintaining basic hand tools in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and securing and storing hand tools in accordance with workplace procedures.Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select and use hand tools
  • 1.1 Correct tools are chosen to complete workplace tasks
  • 1.2 Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) is selected and used to minimise personal injury risk
  • 1.3 Hand tools are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications or workplace procedures to prevent damage and personal injury
2 Maintain hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tool are cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and/or local instructions to ensure correct ongoing functionality of hand tools
  • 2.2 Unserviceable tools are repaired, replaced or reported to relevant personnel to ensure correct functionality
3 Secure and store hand tools
  • 3.1 Tools are transported in a safe, secure, efficient manner to minimise risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment
  • 3.2 Tools are stored and secured according to manufacturer or workplace procedures to prevent damage to, and losses of, equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVK84 TLIB1028 Maintain and use hand tools Unit of competency