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Use hand and power tools

Use hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTGM202D
State Code
WD156
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and appropriately use hand and power tools while conducting maintenance and construction tasks
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and select hand and power tools
  • 1.1 Identify and follow the work health and safety (WHS) requirements for using hand and power tools
  • 1.2 Select, correctly fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Select hand and power tolls consistent with the needs of the task
  • 1.4 Check tools for serviceability and safety and report any faults to supervisor
  • 1.5 Identify power supply
  • 1.6 Select equipment needed to hold or support power tool application
2. Use hand tools
  • 2.1 Locate and hold in place material needed for hand tool application
  • 2.2 Use hand tools safely and effectively
  • 2.3 Safely locate hand tools when not in immediate use
3. Use power tools
  • 3.1 Locate and hold in place material needed for power tool application
  • 3.2 Use power tools safely and effectively
  • 3.3 Safely locate power tools when not in immediate use
4. Clean up
  • 4.1 Clean, maintain and store tools correctly and according to organisation requirements
  • 4.2 Clean, visually check and store power leads/hoses
  • 4.3 Clean and store equipment
  • 4.4 Clear the work area and remove waste
RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Hand tools may include, but are not limited to:
Adjustable spanners
Bars (crow and pinch)
Bolt cutters
Brooms
Chisels
Hacksaws and handsaws
Hammers
Measuring tapes
Nips
Picks/mattocks
Pliers
Sealant gun
Shovel/spades
Sledge hammers
Spanners and wrenches
Spirit level
Straight edge
String lines
Trowels and float
Wire cutters
Paint brushes/rollers
Spatula/putty knives
Screwdrivers


Power tools include but are not limited to:
Drills
Nail guns
Staplers
Sanders
Angle grinders
Pneumatic wrenches
Circular saw
Jig saws
Planers
Routers
Jackhammer
Other tools powered by compressed air or electricity


Personal protective equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Overalls, boots
Hard hat/cap
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Ear plugs/muff
Face mask/respirator
EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
Workplace health and safety policies
Hand and power tools appropriate to the maintenance tasks in the organisation and to the worker's role
Suitable work area
Maintenance policy and procedures
Tool handling manuals
Job description


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8265 HLTGM202C Use hand and power tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ72 HLTHSS002 Perform general maintenance and provide assistance to tradespersons Unit of competency