This unit (CPCCCA3027) of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to set-up, operate and maintain powder-actuated power tools safely and effectively to fasten materials or fix fasteners to bases, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Unit details

Location:
Other
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
CPCCCA3027

Prerequisites

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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Assessment

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines. Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills: *fix steel framing to a steel base *fix steel framing to a concrete base *fix timber to a steel base *fix timber to a concrete base. Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: *compliance requirements of legislation and codes of practice relevant to setting up, operating and maintaining powder-actuated power tools *workplace quality policies and standards relevant to setting up, operating and maintaining powder-actuated power tools *safety requirements for setting up, operating and maintaining powder-actuated power tools *types and uses of powder-actuated power tools *powder-actuated power tools materials *powder-actuated power tools charges and fasteners *equipment safety manuals and instructions *security and storage procedures for equipment and charges.

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