Unit of competency Outline

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Use and care for hand and power tools

Use and care for hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC030
State Code
AWK83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use and care for hand tools and air, battery and electric power tools, on board a range of vessel.This unit applies to individuals working in the maritime industry as an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Engine/Deck.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select appropriate tools for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are interpreted according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.2 Appropriate hand and power tools are selected for required tasks
  • 1.3 Selected hand and power tools are checked for serviceability
  • 1.4 Defective tools are identified, reported and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Blunt or worn tools are identified and appropriate action is taken to replace, sharpen or rectify according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.6 Instructions for the use of tools are accessed and interpreted as required
2 Use hand and power tools
  • 2.1 Work area, work pieces and tools are prepared for required tasks according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Other personnel in work area are made aware of work being carried out as required by safety management procedures
  • 2.3 Work is marked out using appropriate marking out tools according to organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Hand and power tools are used as directed according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.5 Desired work outcomes are achieved to job specifications
3 Follow safety and hazard control procedures
  • 3.1 Required safety precautions, organisational procedures and regulations are followed when using hand and power tools
  • 3.2 Operational hazards are identified when using hand and power tools and action is taken to minimise or eliminate risk to self, other personnel, the vessel and the environment
4 Care for hand and power tools
  • 4.1 Tools are used for intended purpose according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Tools are cleaned and stored after use according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Tools are sharpened according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures, as required
  • 4.4 Tools are adjusted, tightened and/or lubricated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures, as required
  • 4.5 Grinding wheels are dressed and made true according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Defective or worn tools and tool components are identified, marked as required and reported, and appropriate repair or replacement action is taken according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5491 TDMMR4707B USE AND CARE FOR HAND AND POWER TOOLS ON A VESSEL Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH05 MARC060 Use and care for hand and power tools Unit of competency