CPCPCM2046 — Use plumbing hand and power tools

1 Prepare to use hand and power tools.

• 1.1Identify, obtain and interpret organisational work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
• 1.2Identify power sources and access to power supply.
• 1.3Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is correctly fitted and used according to the requirements of the job.
• 1.4Identify electrical safety requirements.

2 Use hand tools for work.

• 2.1Check hand tools for serviceability and safety and report any faults to supervisor according to workplace requirements.
• 2.2Select hand tools consistent with the needs of the job.
• 2.3Select relevant equipment to secure, position or support material for hand tool application.
• 2.4Use hand tools safely and effectively for the application according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures.
• 2.5Position and secure relevant material for hand tool application.

3 Use power tools for work.

• 3.1Select power tools consistent with the needs of the job according to workplace procedures.
• 3.2Check power tools for tags, serviceability and safety according to WHS requirements and report any faults to supervisor according to workplace procedures.
• 3.3Select relevant equipment to secure, position or support material for power tool application.
• 3.4Use power tools safely and effectively for application according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures.
• 3.5Store power tools safely when not in use according to workplace procedures.

4 Clean up.

• 4.1Clear the work area and dispose of waste material, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with environmental and workplace requirements.
• 4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability reporting any damage and store and secure according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
• 4.3Record and report relevant safety information in accordance with workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCPCM2046 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCPCM2046 needs to address all 21 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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