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Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools

Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2014
State Code
WI629
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency covers selecting and using hand and power tools in applications relating to the soft furnishing sector of the furnishing industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify hand and power tools
  • 1.1 Types of hand and power tools and their functions are identified
  • 1.2 Sources of power supply are recognised
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for using hand and power tools are recognised and adhered to
2 Select and use hand tools
  • 2.1 Hand tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job
  • 2.2 Tools are checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are corrected or processed for repair
  • 2.3 Equipment is selected to hold or support material for hand tool application, where applicable
  • 2.4 Material is located and held in position for hand tool application
  • 2.5 Hand tools are safely and effectively used according to their intended use
  • 2.6 Hand tools are safely located when not in immediate use
3 Select and use power tools
  • 3.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  • 3.2 Power tools are selected consistent with the needs of the job in accordance with conventional work practice
  • 3.3 Power tools are visually checked for serviceability/safety in accordance with WHS requirements and any faults are corrected or processed for repair
  • 3.4 Equipment is selected to hold or support materials for power tool application, where applicable
  • 3.5 Material is located and held in position for power tool application where applicable
  • 3.6 Power tools are safely and effectively used in application processes
  • 3.7 Power tools are safely located when not in use
4 Clean up work area and tools
  • 4.1 All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 4.2 Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored
  • 4.3 Work area is cleared and waste removed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8698 LMFMB2001B Use mattress and base sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
W8770 LMFSF2014B Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification