Course Title: Use hand and power tools
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C2224 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
Course Title: Use hand and power tools
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MIET7600C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely use hand and power tools in the workshop and on the worksite.
It applies to individuals who may work as technical staff and who may make use of safety equipment and workshop facilities.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NIL
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN202 Use hand and power tools |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for work activity 1.1 Identify the type of work to be performed from work instructions 1.2 Select appropriate hand and power tools for work to be performed 1.3 Set up and check tools for use according to available information 1.4 Examine work environment and plan work with tools to maximise safety and productivity 1.5 Clear and clean work area to make it free of obstructions and allow clear access to tools 2. Prepare work piece for tool use 2.1 Mount, support or align work piece correctly to the tool or machine to be used 2.2 Anchor work piece securely where necessary to prevent movement
3. Operate hand and power tools 3.1 Use hand and power tools correctly according to industry and enterprise safe working practices 3.2 Use safety equipment during tool operation according to industry and enterprise safe working practices 3.3 Monitor tool operation continuously and discontinue use if abnormal operation occurs 3.4 Clean work area on completion of work 4. Maintain hand and power tools after use 4.1 Clean and store tools according to industry and enterprise safe working practices 4.2 Report abnormal tool operation or other problems according to established procedures 4.3 Perform programmed maintenance of tools according to work role 4.4 Arrange inspection of power tools according to regulatory requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessments | |
Assessment 1 |
Practical Test |
Assessment 2 |
Closed Book Test |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
1.1 |
x |
x |
1.2 |
x |
x |
1.3 |
x |
x |
1.4 |
x |
x |
1.5 |
x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
3.4 |
x |
x |
4.1 |
x |
x |
4.2 |
x |
x |
4.3 |
x |
x |
4.4 |
x |
x |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.