This unit specifies the outcomes required to identify and safely handle carpentry hand and power tools and plant and equipment. It does not include the maintenance of tools and equipment.
It includes the ability to plan for, prepare and handle tools and equipment, clean up after use, and report on faulty tools and equipment.This unit applies to pre-apprentices who under close supervision and guidance, develop a defined and limited range of skills and knowledge in preparing them for entering the working environment within the carpentry industry. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the supervisor. On entering the industry, it is intended that further training will be required for this specific skill to ensure trade level standard.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including 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:
• identify and correctly handle each of the following carpentry tools and equipment listed below during construction tasks:
o hand tools:
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.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):