Hand and Power Tools for Industry

Competency Standard

MEM18001 Use hand tools

Prerequisites

MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information

Learning Outcomes

1. Determine job requirements
2. Use hand tools for general engineering applications

Course Objectives

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

This unit should not be selected if the hand tool is dedicated to a single operation or machine or when a machine-specific/customised tool is used.

Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.