RIISAM203E - Use hand and power tools
Nominal hours
Location
Werribee
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* use hand and power tools on at least two occasions, including:
* selecting and checking hand tools and power tools for serviceability
* clamping or fixing material
* ensuring power leads and cords are safely placed
* using hand and power tools appropriately for the job activity
* storing the hand and power tools appropriately when not in use
* clearing the work area
* cleaning and maintaining equipment.
* During the above, the candidate must:
* locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
* implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required to use hand and power tools
* work with others to undertake the use of hand and power tools
* communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* key policies, procedures and documentation required to use hand and power tools, including those relating to:
* work health and safety procedures
* environmental issues
* emergency procedures
* compliance with safety data sheets and required records
* equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:
* hand tools, including:
* cutting tools
* tightening tools
* impact tools
* digging tools
* measuring tools
* clamping tools
* portable power tools, including:
* hammers
* saws
* drills
* screwdrivers
* grinders
* wrenches
* planers
* sanders
* scalers
* associated materials with hand and power tool use
* energy and power sources
* use of industry and worksite terminology.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):