Assessment method-based instructions and guidelines: Skill Test

Assessment task description:

 This is the second (2) assessment task you must successfully complete to be deemed
competent in this unit of competency.
 This assessment task is a Skills Test.
 This assessment task consists of two (2) practical demonstration activities.
o Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1
o Activity 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 2
 You will be notified by your trainer/assessor when your results are available.
 You must attempt all activities of the project for your trainer/assessor to assess your
competence in this assessment task.

Applicable conditions:

 This skill test is untimed and is conducted as an open book assessment (this means you
are able to refer to your textbook or other learner materials during the test).
 You will be assessed independently on this assessment task.
 No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
 As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your skills,
techniques and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.
 Your trainer/assessor may ask you relevant questions during this assessment task

Location:

 Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for
completing this assessment task.

Purpose of the assessment

The purpose of this assessment task is to assess the student’s knowledge and skills essential to
use hand tools in a range of contexts and industry settings.
 Skills to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.
 Skills to comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times.
 Skills to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.
 Skills to select hand tools that are appropriate for the task.
 Skills to use hand tools to produce results that meet job requirements.
 Skills to before, during, and after use, identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark them for
repair according to designated procedures.
 Skills to perform routine tool maintenance using engineering principles, tools, equipment,
and procedures.
 Skills to store hand tools safely in accordance with procedures and manufacturer
recommendations.

Task instructions

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 This assessment task requires the student to use a range of hand tools for a variety of
general engineering applications.
 The student is required to complete the following two (2) activities in this assessment task:
o Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1
o Activity 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 2
 The trainer/assessor (Supervisor) will induct you to the worksite.
 You will be required to complete all parts of this assessment task.
 The templates for each activity are provided along with this assessment task.
 The student must follow the instructions of the trainer/assessor (Supervisor).
 The trainer/assessor must assess the performance of the student as per the performance
checklist provided.

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Assessment Task 2: Skill Test

Skills Test

This assessment task requires the student to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general
engineering applications. This includes:

 Following work instructions, standard operating procedures (sops) and safe work practices

 Selecting and using hand tools to produce the desired outcome to job specifications

 Following designated procedures for dealing with unsafe or faulty tools

 Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of hand tools, including storage.

To do so, you will be required to complete the following activities:

 Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

 Activity 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 2

Instructions for the student:

 The student must have basic understanding of drawing techniques, symbols before interpreting
drawings required to complete this activity.

 The student must follow the instructions provided by the Supervisor.

 The student must complete the activities specified.

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Job requirements:

You have been assigned the task to complete the following three (3) job tasks.

Task 1: Given a length of Pacific Maple, wooden board or similar, mark out and cut the shape shown
below using woodworking chisels.

Task 2: Use hacksaw and cut metal rod into two (2) equal parts.

When using hand tools, you are required to use the standard operating procedures (SOP) given below.

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices for using hand tools

Wood working chisel

Potential hazards and risks

 Lacerations from sharp cutting edges

 Impact or striking

 Splinters

 Eye injuries

PPE:

 Safety glasses must be worn.

 Appropriate protective footwear is also required when using chisels.

Operational safety checks:

 It is important to choose the right chisel for the job. They will vary widely, and are all
designed for specific purposes.

 Only select and use chisels that are sharp and in good condition. Ensure that the cutting edge
is not dull or chipped.

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 Eye protection must be worn when using any chisel.

 Always ensure that both hands remain behind the cutting blade and on the chisel when
removing fine waste – particularly when hand paring and finishing.

 When a mallet is required, strike the end of the chisel cleanly and deliberately, and only with
enough force to achieve an accurate result.

 Work away from the body when striking a chisel with force.

 Never place a chisel down where it can be knocked to the floor. Serious injury could result.

 Avoid deliberate misuse. Never use a chisel as a pry, a wedge or as a screwdriver.

 Never carry a chisel in your pocket.

Housekeeping:

 Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy condition.

 Return all chisels to their appropriate storage cupboard – CAREFULLY.

 Sharp edges must be guarded. Store all chisels where their blades cannot be damaged or
become a hazard.

 Regularly maintain the condition of woodworking chisels.

HAND SAWS

Potential hazards and risks

 Lacerations from sharp cutting edges

 Pinch and squash

 Dust and splinters

 Eye injuries

PPE:

 Safety glasses must be worn.

 Appropriate protective footwear is also required when using saws.

Operational safety checks:

 It is important to choose the right hand saw or cutting tool for the job. They will vary widely,
and are all designed for specific purposes.

 Inspect the condition of the saw teeth and the “set” required for an effective cutting action.

 For most hand-held saws, apply pressure on the forward or pushing stroke. Avoid excessive
effort as this may cause the blade to jam, over-heat, bend or break.

 Both the coping saw and fret saw are designed for an effective cutting action on the backward
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or pulling stroke. This helps maintain accurate control and keeps the blade tight.

 For all hand saw frames with replaceable blades, check that all new blades are fitted correctly
with the teeth aligned to the direction of the cutting action, as required.

 Take care to protect the sharp, exposed teeth of any hand saw blade and hole saws.

Housekeeping:

 Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy condition.

 Wipe all hand saws clean, and return them to their appropriate storage cupboard or rack.

 Regularly maintain the condition of hand saws.

 Replace the blades in all framed hand saws when they are, dull, bent, twisted or broken.

Job responsibilities:

As part of your job role, you will have the following responsibilities:

 Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.

 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times.

 Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.

 Select hand tools that are appropriate for the task.

 Use hand tools to produce results that meet job requirements.

 Before, during, and after use, identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark them for repair according
to designated procedures.

 Perform routine tool maintenance using engineering principles, tools, equipment, and
procedures.

 Store hand tools safely in accordance with procedures and manufacturer recommendations.

Task:

This assessment task requires the student to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general
engineering applications. This includes:

 Following work instructions, standard operating procedures (sops) and safe work practices

 Selecting and using hand tools to produce the desired outcome to job specifications

 Following designated procedures for dealing with unsafe or faulty tools

 Undertaking routine maintenance and cleaning of hand tools, including storage.

To do so, you will be required to complete the following activities:

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 Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

 Activity 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 2

Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

This activity requires you to use hand tool to complete job task 1.

To complete this activity, you are required to:

 Follow the elements given in the ‘Checklist 1’ provided.

 Comply with WHS/OHS requirements.

 Use appropriate PPE.

 Complete Template 1.

While completing each step, your trainer/assessor (Supervisor) will observe you performing this
activity, place a tick mark against each step and sign off the checklist after completion of each step.

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Checklist 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

Elements Job Task 1

Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times. 

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times. 

Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times. 

Select hand tools that are appropriate for the task. 

Use hand tools to produce results that meet job requirements. 

Before, during, and after use, identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark them 
for repair according to designated procedures.

Perform routine tool maintenance using engineering principles, tools, 

equipment, and procedures.

Store hand tool safely in accordance with procedures and manufacturer 

recommendations.

Further, document the following based on the completion of the job task 
using Template 1.

 Hand tool selected.

 Safe work practices implemented when using hand tool.

 Fault identified

 Routine tool maintenance conduced

 Procedures and manufacturer recommendations followed to store

hand tool

Sign off:

Date:

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Template 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

Use hand tool to complete job task 1

Client Name: Student to fill Job Details:

Address: Student to fill

Phone Number: Student to fill

Date(dd/mm/yyyy) Student to fill

Worker name:

Explanation

Hand tool selected

Safe work practices implemented

when using hand tool

Fault identified

Routine tool maintenance

conduced

Procedures and manufacturer

recommendations followed to
store hand tool

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Sign off:

Date:

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Performance Criteria/Performance Checklist: Activity 1

This task must address the following performance criteria/ performance checklist.

S N/S Trainer/Assessor to complete

To be assessed as satisfactory (S) in this
assessment task, the participant needs to
(Comment and feedback to students)
demonstrate competency in the following
critical aspects of evidence

Adhered to standard operating procedures

(SOPs) at all times.  
Complied with work health and safety
(WHS) requirements at all times.  
Adhered to standard operating procedures
(SOPs) at all times.  
Selected hand tools that are appropriate for
the task.  
Used hand tools to produce results that
meet job requirements.  
Before, during, and after use, identified
unsafe or faulty tools and mark them for  
repair according to designated procedures.

Performed routine tool maintenance using

engineering principles, tools, equipment,  
and procedures.

Stored hand tool safely in accordance with

procedures and manufacturer  
recommendations.

The student’s performance was:  Not satisfactory

 Satisfactory

Feedback to student:

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Student signature

Observer signature

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Activity 1: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

This activity requires you to use hand tool to complete job task 2.

To complete this activity, you are required to:

 Follow the elements given in the ‘Checklist 2’ provided.

 Comply with WHS/OHS requirements.

 Use appropriate PPE.

 Complete Template 2.

While completing each step, your trainer/assessor (Supervisor) will observe you performing this
activity, place a tick mark against each step and sign off the checklist after completion of each step.

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Checklist 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 2

Elements Job Task 2

Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times. 

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times. 

Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times. 

Select hand tools that are appropriate for the task. 

Use hand tools to produce results that meet job requirements. 

Before, during, and after use, identify unsafe or faulty tools and mark them 
for repair according to designated procedures.

Perform routine tool maintenance using engineering principles, tools, 

equipment, and procedures.

Store hand tool safely in accordance with procedures and manufacturer 

recommendations.

Further, document the following based on the completion of the job task 
using Template 2.

 Hand tool selected.

 Safe work practices implemented when using hand tool.

 Fault identified

 Routine tool maintenance conduced

 Procedures and manufacturer recommendations followed to store

hand tool

Sign off:

Date:

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Template 2: Use hand tool to complete job task 1

Use hand tool to complete job task 2

Client Name: Student to fill Job Details:

Address: Student to fill

Phone Number: Student to fill

Date(dd/mm/yyyy) Student to fill

Worker name:

Explanation

Hand tool selected

Safe work practices implemented

when using hand tool

Fault identified

Routine tool maintenance

conduced

Procedures and manufacturer

recommendations followed to
store hand tool

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Sign off:

Date:

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Performance Criteria/Performance Checklist: Activity 2

This task must address the following performance criteria/ performance checklist.

S N/S Trainer/Assessor to complete

To be assessed as satisfactory (S) in this
assessment task, the participant needs to
(Comment and feedback to students)
demonstrate competency in the following
critical aspects of evidence

Adhered to standard operating procedures

(SOPs) at all times.  
Complied with work health and safety
(WHS) requirements at all times.  
Adhered to standard operating procedures
(SOPs) at all times.  
Selected hand tools that are appropriate for
the task.  
Used hand tools to produce results that
meet job requirements.  
Before, during, and after use, identified
unsafe or faulty tools and mark them for  
repair according to designated procedures.

Performed routine tool maintenance using

engineering principles, tools, equipment,  
and procedures.

Stored hand tool safely in accordance with

procedures and manufacturer  
recommendations.

The student’s performance was:  Not satisfactory

 Satisfactory

Feedback to student:

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Student signature

Observer signature

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