Required skills
communication skills to:
liaise with colleagues on technical and operational matters
record and report procedures
literacy skills to interpret and understand the information required for the preparation and application of hand and power tools including:
equipment
manufacturer's instructions
materials safety data sheets
quality assurance procedures
work instructions
planning and organisational skills to manage time, organise priorities and plan work
safety awareness skills to:
apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards associated with use of particular hand and power tools
select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
use relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products
work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements
technical skills to:
select and use appropriate hand and power tools
use technical information for tools, processes, materials and equipment.
Required knowledge
electrical and compressed air safety
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
features and operating requirements of hand and power tools
general housekeeping policies and procedures
industry and work site terminology
information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement
legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
materials commonly used in the industry
material safety data sheets (MSDS) and materials handling methods
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
power sources
specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
typical issues and challenges that occur onsite.