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Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm

Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER222
State Code
OFB50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain hand tools and equipment for a specified purpose and function in garden and farm environments.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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify tools and equipment used for a specified purpose
  • 1.1 Identify hand tools and equipment used for garden and farm activities
  • 1.2 Identify purpose for each hand tool and equipment
  • 1.3 Identify maintenance and storage requirements for each hand tool and equipment
  • 1.4 Identify safety hazards and controls for hand tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instruction
2. Select and use hand tools and equipment for specified purpose
  • 2.1 Prepare the work area for using hand tools and equipment according to safe work practices and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Select hand tools and equipment for specific activity
  • 2.3 Prepare hand tool and equipment for use according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Use hand tools and equipment according to workplace safety practices and specified task
3. Clean, maintain and store hand tools and equipment
  • 3.1 Check tools for performance, and tag defective hand tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify repairs and maintenance requirements
  • 3.3 Undertake corrective action on defective hand tools and equipment to regain performance
  • 3.4 Clean and store hand tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR88 AHCPER212 Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment Unit of competency