Elements and Performance Criteria

Hand tools may include, but are not limited to:
Adjustable spanners
Bars (crow and pinch)
Bolt cutters
Brooms
Chisels
Hacksaws and handsaws
Hammers
Measuring tapes
Nips
Picks/mattocks
Pliers
Sealant gun
shovel/spades
Sledge hammers
Spanners and wrenches
Spirit level
Straight edge
String lines
Trowels and float
wire cutters
Paint brushes/rollers
Spatula/putty knives
Screwdrivers

Power tools include, but are not limited to:
Drills
Nail guns
Staplers
Sanders
Angle grinders
Pneumatic wrenches
Circular saw
Jig saws
Planers
Routers
Jackhammer
Other tools powered by compressed air or electricity

Personal protective equipment may include but are not limited to:
Overalls, boots
Hard hat/cap
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Ear plugs/muffs
Face masks/respirators

Critical aspects of assessment must include:
Ability to work safely, and follow the organisation's occupational health and safety practices
Relevant knowledge of the tools required to be used in performing maintenance work on the organisation's buildings, plant, equipment and machinery
Ability to identify boundaries of role and when to refer problems and tasks to a tradesperson in relation to the use of tools
Demonstrate compliance with occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the use of tools
Apply correct operating procedures for the use of tools
Interactively communicate with others in relation to the use of tools

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units:
This unit can be assessed independently or in conjunction with other General Maintenance units that involve the use of a range of hand and power tools.

Essential knowledge required include:
Functions and use of hand and power tools
Operating procedures for power tools
Safety procedures for tool operation

Essential skills required include:
Work safely to instructions
Apply appropriate hand-eye coordination in the use of tools
Selection of appropriate tool for intended task and materials involved
Handle/hold materials during operation of tools
Numeracy skills may range from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as subtraction, addition, multiplication and division to the collating and recording of numbers
Reading and writing skills - literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation. The level of skill may range from the ability to understand occupational health and safety legislation and other organisational procedures, to reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals, and manufacturers' specifications for equipment use. Literacy support available in the workplace may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available. Literacy may be required in English or a community language.
Oral communication skills - language competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking questions, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary. The organisation may require competence in English or a community language, depending on client group.
Problem solving skills required included ability to use available resources

Resource implications
Resource implications include access to:
Workplace health and safety policies
Hand and power tools appropriate to the maintenance tasks in the organisation and to the worker's role
Suitable work area
Maintenance policy and procedures
Tool handling manuals
Job description

Method of assessment
Assessment may include:
Observation of performance
Written tasks
Interviewing and questioning
Formal appraisal systems
Staff/client feedback
Portfolio/CV
Supporting statement of supervisor(s)
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice in the work environment

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. Assessment may be conducted on more than one occasion to cover a variety of situations.
A diversity of assessment tasks is essential for holistic assessment.