Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:40 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:40 PM AWST
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Operate explosive powered tool
Operate explosive powered tool
Unit of competency
National Code
UTPNEG032A
UTPNEG032A
State Code
AYF45
AYF45
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
20
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit incorporates unit 18.2A of the National Metal and Engineering
Industry Competency Standards
Instructions may be verbal or written; tool may include direct acting tools and indirect acting tools; materials may include explosive charge and fasteners; fastening procedures will be governed by the type and density of structure; working environment may be affected by weather and location
Safety equipment may include gloves; eye protection; ear protection; dust mask, barriers and relevant signs
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit incorporates unit 18.2A of the National Metal and Engineering
Industry Competency Standards
Instructions may be verbal or written; tool may include direct acting tools and indirect acting tools; materials may include explosive charge and fasteners; fastening procedures will be governed by the type and density of structure; working environment may be affected by weather and location
Safety equipment may include gloves; eye protection; ear protection; dust mask, barriers and relevant signs
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential that competence is assessed in the critical aspects of: the knowledge and application of relevant sections of: occupational, health and safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise/site safety procedures and enterprise/site emergency procedures; operating explosive powered tools; selecting charge; maintaining explosive powered tools
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; environmental requirements; explosive powered hand tools; charges and fasteners; types of materials; types of surface; fastening procedures; explosive powered tool maintenance procedures; communication principles; introduction to power production plant; typical arrangements of power production plant; mathematics; safe operating principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; apply environmental requirements; operate explosive powered tools; use hand and portable power tools; select charge; select fasteners; Identify structural materials; maintain explosive powered tool; communicate effectively
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential that competence is assessed in the critical aspects of: the knowledge and application of relevant sections of: occupational, health and safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise/site safety procedures and enterprise/site emergency procedures; operating explosive powered tools; selecting charge; maintaining explosive powered tools
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; environmental requirements; explosive powered hand tools; charges and fasteners; types of materials; types of surface; fastening procedures; explosive powered tool maintenance procedures; communication principles; introduction to power production plant; typical arrangements of power production plant; mathematics; safe operating principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; apply environmental requirements; operate explosive powered tools; use hand and portable power tools; select charge; select fasteners; Identify structural materials; maintain explosive powered tool; communicate effectively
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5321 | UEPOPS231A | Operate Explosive Powered Tool | Unit of competency |