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Use power tools/hand held operations
Use power tools/hand held operations
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18002
MEM18002
State Code
OAU92
OAU92
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Original Release Date
26/06/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.This unit should not be selected if the power tools used are dedicated to an operation or machine, e.g. nut-runner, air drill and power driver.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use hand tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Use power tools for general engineering applications
- 2.1 Select power tools appropriate to the task requirements
- 2.2 Use power tools for a determined sequence of operations to produce desired outcomes to job specifications
- 2.3 Identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark for repair before, during and after use according to SOPs
- 2.4 Undertake operational maintenance of tools according to principles, techniques and SOPs
- 2.5 Store power tools safely in appropriate location according to manufacturers' recommendations and SOPs
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5574 | MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations | Unit of competency |