Use hand tools

An entertainment industry assessment guide

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Use hand tools

Candidates
name
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(Print name)

Verifier/Assessors name ..
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Registered training organisation and/or venue
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Competence achieved (assessor to tick)

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Date

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Date

Assessment of this unit applies to the use of various hand tools, including
but not limited to hacksaws, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, sockets,
wrenches, scrapers, chisels, gouges, wood planes and files of all crosssectional shapes and types.
Assessment may apply to work undertaken autonomously or in a team
environment using predetermined standards of quality, safety and
workshop procedures.
Applications may include hand tools used for adjusting, dismantling,
assembling and finishing of items or components and the finishing, cutting
and scraping of metallic and non-metallic material to size and shape.
This unit should not be selected if the hand tool is dedicated to a single
operation or machine and if only a machine-specific/customised tool is
used.
This unit may be assessed on or off the job or in a combination of both on
and off the job.

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Suggested evidence gathering methods

Observation
Observation is a popular assessment method, because it is direct and
authentic. However, it will often need to be supplemented by other
forms of assessment to obtain sufficient evidence of all aspects of
competence.
The assessee may be observed:

using hand tools

working autonomously or in a team

communicating information about processes, events or tasks being

undertaken to ensure a safe and efficient working environment

using accepted engineering techniques, practices, processes and

workplace procedures

selecting appropriate personal protective clothing and safety

equipment to be used when using hand tools

identifying common faults and/or defects in hand tools and following

the procedures for marking unsafe or faulty tools

Oral questioning
Oral questioning is a useful way of checking knowledge, areas that
are not directly observed, and what if? situations. In this unit, oral
questioning may be used to assess:
Knowledge and understanding of:

accepted engineering techniques, practices, processes and workplace

procedures
Skills in:

taking responsibility for the quality of their own work

planning tasks in all situations and reviewing task requirements as

appropriate

identifying the outcomes and job specifications to be achieved by the

use of hand tools

identifying the routine maintenance requirements of a range of hand

tools

identifying the procedures and techniques to be used in

maintaining/sharpening a range of hand tools

Documentary evidence
Documentary evidence may include:

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third party reports from supervisors, referees or others

evidence of successfully completed courses
duty statements (provided these show clear links to the relevant units)
resumes (provided these show clear links to the relevant units and can
be verified independently)

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ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

Can the candidate:

Evidence

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Select appropriate hand tools

according to the task requirements

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Use hand tools to produce desired

outcomes to job specifications which
may include finish, tension, size or
shape
Adhere to all safety requirements
before, during and after use
Identify and mark unsafe or faulty
tools for repair according to
designated procedures before, during
and after use

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Undertake routine maintenance of

tools, according to standard
operational procedures, principles
and techniques

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Routine maintenance tasks may

include:

cleaning

lubricating

tightening

simple tool repairs

hand sharpening and adjustments

using engineering principles,
tools, equipment and procedures

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Safely store hand tools in appropriate

locations according to standard
operational procedures and
manufacturers recommendations

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Can the candidate:

Evidence

Provide evidence that they know

and understand:

Accepted engineering techniques,

practices, processes and
workplace procedures

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Provide evidence that they can:

Communicate information about

processes, events or tasks being
undertaken to ensure a safe and
efficient working environment

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Take responsibility for the quality

of their own work

Plan tasks in all situations and

reviewing task requirements as
appropriate

___________________________________________

Use accepted engineering

techniques, practices, processes
and workplace procedures

___________________________________________

Identify the outcomes and job

specifications to be achieved by
the use of hand tools
Select appropriate personal
protective clothing and safety
equipment to be used when using
hand tools

___________________________________________

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Identify common faults and/or

defects in hand tools and
following the procedures for
marking unsafe or faulty tools

___________________________________________

Identify the routine maintenance

requirements of a range of hand
tools

___________________________________________

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Identify the procedures and

techniques to be used in
maintaining/sharpening a range of
hand tools

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COMMENTS ON ASSESSMENT

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This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the
safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting
associated with the use of hand tools or other units requiring the exercise of the
skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

This assessment guide is part of the entertainment industry training

package.
It relates to the unit of competency:

CUETGE8A
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First published 2001
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