Course Title: Use basic power tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BUIL6124
Course Title: Use basic power tools
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C2214 - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4632
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify, select, use and store basic power tools associated with simple plumbing tasks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20527 Use basic power tools |
Element: |
1. Identify basic power tools |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the use of power tools, and workplace environmental requirements, are determined to provide a safe workplace environment. 1.2 Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.3 Basic power tool types and their functions are discussed and specified for designated plumbing tasks. 1.4 Appropriate power sources are identified to determine that outlets and cables match tool specifications. 1.5 Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workshop procedures.
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Element: |
2. Prepare to use basic power tools |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Power tools are selected consistent with the requirements of the task, job requirements and manufacturers’ specifications. 2.2 Correct terminology related to basic power tools is used when undertaking designated plumbing tasks. 2.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, applied and maintained, relevant to the specific tool. 2.4 Equipment to support, brace, hold and position materials is correctly selected and set up to avoid hazard and injury. 2.5 Principles of sustainability are applied to work preparation and plumbing application.
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Element: |
3. Apply basic power tools |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Materials are cut and drilled according to the designated plumbing task and job specifications. 3.2 Power tools are switched off and are safely positioned when not in immediate use during the job task. |
Element: |
4. Clean up work area |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of or recycled in accordance with the state or territory legislation and workplace procedures. 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored in accordance with the workplace procedures. 4.3 Materials and waste are disposed, recycled or stored in accordance with the state or territory legislation and workplace procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake practical tasks and documentation to relevant industry standards to include sustainability and W.H.S. principles
Teaching Schedule
| Session Number | Topic |
Learning Activities/Resources |
Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Assessments |
| Session 1 | Theory lesson | Theory using pearsons workbook | 1.1 - 4.3 . | |
| Session 2 | Teacher , practical demonstration of Safe operation of tools listed, including selection of appropriate PPE , Anchorage Method , Power Source & .Theory assessment |
Spot Welder Powered Threading Machine Magnetic Folder Powered Screwdriver Battery Impact Driver Battery Drill / Screwdriver |
1.1 , 4.3 . | Assessment 1 Theory |
| Session 3 | Student demonstrate safe usage of tools listed , including appropriate selection of PPE , anchorage method & power source . |
Spot Welder Magnetic Folder Battery Drill / Screwdriver |
1.1 , 1.2. 1.4-4.3 . | Assessment 2 |
| Session 4 | Student demonstrate safe usage of tools listed , including appropriate selection of PPE , anchorage method & power source . |
Powered Screwdriver Battery Impact Driver |
1.1 , 1.2. 1.4-4.3 . | Assessment 3 |
| Session 5 | Student demonstrate safe usage of tools listed , including appropriate selection of PPE , anchorage method & power source . | Powered Threading Machine | 1.1 , 1.2. 1.4-4.3 . | Assessment 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed textbooks. ‘Pearsons Basic Plumbing Service Skills 2nd edition’ |
References
Other Resources
Manufacturers operating instructions Web research
Electrical safety , tools Web research
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete two different types of assessment tasks , 4 in total
1. Assessment 1 -Completion of underpinning questions (25% weighing)
2. Assessment 2 - Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
3. Assessment 3 - Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
4. Assessment 4- Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in all both assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element/ PC Percentage Weighting
Assessment 1 - Underpinning questions 1.1 to 4.3 (weighing 25%)
Assessment 2 - Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
Assessment 3 - Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
Assessment 4 - Practical student demonstration (weighing 25%)
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral or written presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student.
Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material. It is strongly recommended that students refer to the Guidelines for Students at the RMIT University Homepage.
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