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TLIB2807B - Maintain and Use Hand Tools - Learner Guide
TLIB2807B - Maintain and Use Hand Tools - Learner Guide
Section 1............................................................................................. 5
Select and use hand tools...................................................... 5
Section 2........................................................................................... 19
Maintaining and storing hand tools ...................................... 19
This
learning
guide
is
about
the
skills
and
knowledge
required
to
maintain
and
use
hand
tools
in
accordance
with
workplace
requirements,
including
selecting
and
using
hand
tools
to
complete
workplace
tasks,
maintaining
basic
hand
tools
in
accordance
with
manufacturer’s
instructions,
and
securing
and
storing
hand
tools
in
accordance
with
workplace
procedures.
This
unit
of
competency
is
from
the
Transport
and
Logistics
Training
Package
(TLI07).
It
is
important
to
plan
your
learning
before
you
start
because
you
may
already
have
some
of
the
knowledge
and
skills
that
are
covered
in
this
Learner’s
Guide.
This
might
be
because:
• you
have
been
working
in
the
industry
for
some
time,
and/or
• you
have
already
completed
training
in
this
area.
Together
with
your
supervisor
or
trainer
use
the
checklists
on
the
following
pages
to
help
you
plan
your
study
program.
Your
answers
to
the
questions
in
the
checklist
will
help
you
work
out
which
sections
of
this
Learner’s
Guide
you
need
to
complete.
This
Learner’s
Guide
is
written
with
the
idea
that
learning
is
made
more
relevant
when
you,
the
learner,
are
actually
working
in
the
industry.
This
means
that
you
will
have
people
within
the
enterprise
who
can
show
you
things,
discuss
how
things
are
done
and
answer
any
questions
you
have.
Also
you
can
practise
what
you
learn
and
see
how
what
you
learn
is
applied
in
the
enterprise.
If
you
are
working
through
this
Learner’s
Guide
and
have
not
yet
found
a
job
in
the
industry,
you
will
need
to
talk
to
your
trainer
about
doing
work
experience
or
working
and
learning
in
some
sort
of
simulated
workplace.
Assessment
of
this
Unit
of
Competency
will
include
observation
of
real
or
simulated
work
processes
using
workplace
procedures
and
questioning
on
underpinning
knowledge
and
skills.
It
must
be
demonstrated
in
an
actual
or
simulated
work
situation
under
supervision.
Section 1
Section outline
The
next
activity
looks
at
how
you
access
tools
in
your
workplace.
How do you find out if a tool that you need is already available? Is
there a catalogue or register of tools?
What do you do if you don’t know what type of tool you need for a
given task – for example, if a specialised nut has to be removed but
a standard spanner or wrench will not match the shape of the nut?
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The
right
tool
for
the
task
is
important,
as
using
the
wrong
tool
may
result
in
damage
to
the
object
you
are
working
on
and
possibly
a
costly
replacement
will
be
required.
Examples
might
include:
• trying
to
use
a
standard
screwdriver
to
undo
or
tighten
a
Phillips
Head
screw
(screw
head
may
become
damaged
and
require
drilling
out)
• using
a
wrench
as
a
hammer
(the
wrench
will
probably
shatter
and
could
cause
damage)
• using
a
hacksaw
to
cut
wood
(the
cut
will
probably
not
be
straight
and
clean)
• using
a
chisel
to
make
a
hole
in
metal
plate
(chisel
will
be
damaged
and
need
grinding
and
resharpening)
• using
an
adjustable
spanner
instead
of
finding
the
correct
size
spanner
or
wrench
(can
result
in
burring
the
head
or
losing
shape
and
requiring
sawing
off
or
drilling
out).
If
in
doubt,
ask
for
advice.
If
the
right
tool
isn’t
available,
get
the
right
tool
through
making
a
purchase
or
hiring
it.
The
next
activity
asks
you
to
investigate
the
use
of
the
wrong
tool
for
the
job.
Discuss with your fellow team members what can happen when the
wrong tool is used for a job. You may also have some examples
that you know of from your past experience.
Use the table below to list these situations. An example has been
provided to guide you.
Hand
tools
appear
to
be
a
safe
piece
of
equipment
to
use.
Certainly
the
hazards
associated
with
power
tools
are
often
greater
because
of
the
speed
with
which
they
travel.
However,
safety
is
important
at
all
times
and
should
be
considered
when
using
hand
tools.
Before
using
a
hand
tool,
especially
if
you
have
not
used
this
tool
before,
you
should
do
a
hazard
assessment.
This
means
that
you
examine
the
tool
and
check
what
possible
injury
could
result
from
its
use.
The following checklist will help you in making this assessment:
Does
the
tool
have
the
capacity
to
cut
Chisels,
knives,
saws
material
and
therefore
the
user?
Does
the
material
being
worked
on
present
Glass
cutters,
masonry
some
hazard?
hammer
(chips
flying
off)
Does
the
tool
have
the
capacity
for
impact
Hammer
(hit
fingers)
injury?
Does
the
tool
present
a
hazard
if
dropped
Mallet,
cold
chisel
on
self?
Can
the
tool
break
and
cause
injury
through
Chisel
(handle)
cuts
or
flying
debris?
Can
skin
be
caught
in
moving
parts
of
tool?
Spiral
ratchet
screwdriver,
brace
and
bit
Other
hazards
may
be
involved
in
using
the
tools
as
associated
with
the
location.
For
example,
working
on
ladders,
working
on
roofs,
etc.
These
potential
hazards
are
not
considered
in
this
Learner’s
Guide
but
should
be
addressed
in
using
the
tools
in
a
given
situation.
Once
the
hazards
are
identified,
the
next
question
is
to
consider
how
to
prevent
these
happening.
As
an
example,
if
you
were
using
a
mallet
to
break
up
a
low
brick
wall,
you
would
identify
the
following
hazards:
• dropping
mallet
on
own
foot
• dropping
bricks
on
foot
or
jamming
fingers
as
bricks
are
removed
and
stacked
• stone
chips
going
into
eyes
• blisters
on
hands
from
mallet
• cement
dust
exposure
to
hands
and
lungs
• hitting
self
or
others
working
with
you
with
mallet
as
you
swing.
To
prevent
hitting
others,
a
degree
of
common
sense
and
logic
should
be
applied.
If
you
are
constantly
aware
of
where
your
fellow
workers
are
located,
you
will
avoid
hitting
them.
If
the
area
is
relatively
enclosed,
a
face
mask
may
be
required
to
stop
breathing
in
cement
dust.
This
may
not
be
required
outdoors
in
windy
conditions.
The
PPE
required
will
depend
on
the
assessment
you
make
of
the
hazards
present
in
the
job.
Other
hazards
may
be
encountered
according
to
the
type
of
materials
being
used
(glass,
splinters
from
wood,
etc)
and
any
chemicals
and
solvents
being
used
(Spirits
of
Salts
to
clean
brickwork,
paint
thinners,
etc.)
Part
of
your
induction
and
further
training
within
your
workplace
should
have
included
Occupational
Health
and
Safety
and
will
have
addressed
some
of
the
issues
being
raised
in
this
Learner’s
Guide.
The next activity asks you to list PPE required in a range of situations.
Your
should
approach
your
trainer
or
an
experienced
person
in
the
workplace
such
as
a
qualified
tradesperson
or
your
trainer
to
seek
help
if
you
are
required
to
use
a
tool
that
you
have
never
used
before.
It
may
help
to
get
off-‐cuts
or
samples
to
practice
using
the
tool
until
you
feel
confident
of
using
it
properly.
The
time
spent
practicing
could
save
money,
in
the
end,
with
not
having
to
do
the
job
a
second
time
or
wasting
materials.
Tradespersons
say
that
a
sharp
tool
is
a
safe
tool.
Sharp
tools
‘grab’
rather
than
slip
and
do
the
job
quicker
and
more
effectively.
The
next
section
discusses
tool
maintenance
including
sharpening.
Consider
your
competence
(ability
to
apply
knowledge
and
skills
to
real
work
situations)
at
using
hand
tools
in
a
similar
way
to
how
you
view
your
tool
kit
–
the
larger
this
is,
the
better
you
are
able
to
do
your
job
and
the
easier
the
jobs
can
be.
In
the
next
activity,
you
are
asked
to
make
a
list
of
tools
you
can
use
competently.
Complete the following table that lists tools that you use (do this over a few weeks or a month). The fourth column is for
tips on how to use the tool effectively and the last column is your own assessment at your confidence and competence
to use that tool. Talk to your trainer if you need help filling out the table. An example has been filled out as a guide.
Hammer Fix and remove nails Check head is not loose Swing from end - YES
don’t choke hammer
Section 2
Section outline
If
you
walk
into
a
tool
shop
and
start
looking
around
at
price
tags,
you
will
soon
realise
that
tools
are
not
cheap
and
represent
a
major
investment
for
a
self
employed
person,
home
handyperson
or
for
an
organisation
to
supply
the
hand
tools
(let
alone
power
tools)
required
in
the
workplace.
Given
the
cost
or
value
of
hand
tools,
it
is
important
to
look
after
tools.
After
use,
tools
should
be
cleaned
off
and
left
dry.
A
coating
of
oil
or
rust
inhibitor
is
a
good
way
of
finishing
off
the
cleaning
process.
Cleaning
may
involve
removing
the
materials
you
have
been
working
with
and
using.
The
table
below
gives
a
range
of
materials
and
solvents
that
can
be
used
to
remove
these
materials
(space
is
allowed
to
fill
in
any
additional
tips
you
pick
up
in
the
workplace):
Oil based paint Turps or if dried paint stripper or scrape off*
*
Paint
brushes
that
are
left
too
long
without
being
cleaned
can
be
reconditioned
using
a
mixture
of
half
water
and
half
(clothes)
washing
powder
Finishing
off
with
a
spray
of
WD40
or
wiping
tools
with
an
oily
rag
(if
made
of
steel
such
as
chisels)
is
an
excellent
way
to
prevent
rust
damaging
tools.
Maintenance
of
tools
can
be
carried
out
as
they
are
put
back
into
storage
so
that
they
are
in
good
condition
for
the
next
user.
This
may
involve
sharpening
of
blades
such
as
in
planes,
chisels,
saws,
etc.
Some
workplaces
will
send
off
saws
and
other
tools
for
sharpening
or
have
an
external
person
come
into
the
workplace
to
do
this
on
a
regular
basis
or
have
a
person
in
charge
of
tools
and
sharpening
these.
As
stated
before,
blunt
tools
can
be
dangerous
to
use
besides
being
frustrating
as
they
are
slower
to
get
the
job
done.
If
each
user
is
expected
to
maintain
tools
and
sharpen
them,
you
will
need
to
learn
how
to
do
this.
The
required
sharpening
tools
and
gauges
should
also
be
available
such
as:
• an
oilstone
and
oil
• saw
files
• saw
set
for
setting
saws
• drill
gauges
(to
check
angles
of
bits,
etc)
• verniers
to
heck
thicknesses
and
tolerances
• grinding
wheel
• WD40
or
other
rust
preventer/lubricant.
Ask
your
trainer
or
an
experienced
colleague
to
help
you
learn
how
to
sharpen
the
tools
you
use.
The
next
exercise
asks
you
to
list
the
tools
that
you
have
learnt
to
sharpen
and
maintain.
Complete the following table that lists tools that you use (do this over a few weeks or a month) and maintenance of these
tools. The third and fourth columns are for sharpening and other maintenance checks to be performed on tools. The
last column is your own assessment at your confidence and competence to maintain that tool. Talk to your trainer if you
need help filling out the table. An example has been filled out as a guide.
Nail punches Punch in nails below Ensure point is not burred WD40 or oily rag to YES
wood surface prior to over (grind to shape if so) wipe over to prevent
filling and painting rust
As
you
check
tools,
you
may
identify
a
tool
that
is
no
longer
functional
for
any
number
of
reasons
including
those
given
in
the
previous
section.
In
some
workplaces,
you
will
be
expected
to
repair
the
tool
or
arrange
for
its
replacement.
This
should
be
done
promptly
especially
if
this
is
the
only
tool
of
its
kind
in
the
workplace
(specialist
tool).
The
next
activity
asks
you
to
determine
your
responsibilities
when
you
identify
tools
that
are
defective
or
damaged.
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How are you trained to repair tools (if this is part of your role)?
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The
value
of
tools
has
been
discussed
in
previous
sections
of
this
Learner’s
Guide.
As
well
as
maintaining
tools,
it
is
important
to
store
tools
correctly
to
gain
the
maximum
life
out
of
these
tools.
Tools
that
have
sharp
edges
such
as
chisels
and
saws
will
blunt
if
stored
for
transport
with
other
tools.
To
avoid
this,
covers
and
protective
guards
should
be
put
around
tools.
For
example,
saws
can
be
stored
during
transport
in
a
pouch
made
of
leather
or
plastic
or
wrapped
in
a
cloth.
A
piece
of
PVC
pipe
cut
down
its
length
can
make
a
good
‘scabbard’
for
a
saw.
Chisels and drill bits can be put into a pouch such as shown below:
Drill bits or
chisels of
different sizes
Toolboxes
are
available
in
metal
or
plastic
with
compartments
for
smaller
tools
and
screws
and
other
fastenings
and
these
will
protect
the
tools
during
transport.
Storage
of
tools
in
a
workshop
or
storage
box
can
make
use
of
a
‘shadow
board’.
This
is
a
board
fixed
to
the
wall
with
nails
or
other
fixings
to
place
tools
on
and
the
outline
of
the
tool
painted
(often
in
black)
onto
the
board.
This
enables
tools
to
be
easily
replaced
in
the
same
place
and
any
missing
tools
to
be
easily
identified.
When
tools
are
replaced,
if
the
replacement
tool
has
a
different
shape
to
the
original
tool,
the
new
shape
can
be
painted
onto
the
board.
A
mechanic’s
workshop
or
a
carpenter’s
shed
will
often
feature
a
shadow
board.
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Perhaps
the
best
tip
for
maintaining
tools
is
to
make
sure
you
still
have
them
at
the
end
of
the
day’s
work,
particularly
if
you
are
working
off-‐
site.
Some
tradespeople
use
a
strip
of
brightly
coloured
tape
of
fluoro
paint
to
mark
their
tools
for
easy
identification.
Always
keep
your
tools
within
eyesight
and
if
you
leave
the
area,
take
precautions
to
ensure
you
are
not
inviting
someone
else
to
add
to
their
tool
collection.
The
next
activity
looks
at
storage
ands
security
of
tools
in
your
workplace.
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What other checks are made on the tools in the storage area or
toolkits and what should be there?
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Additional
resources
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Web
sites:
• Tool
suppliers
such
as:
Tama
http://www.tama.com.au
Loone’s
http://www.loones.com.au
Just
Tools
http://www.justtools.com.au
Snap
on
Tools
http://www.snapon.com/au/
Organisations:
• Hardware
stores
(note
many
offer
home
handyperson
sessions
on
using
specific
tools
and
products
distributed
by
these
shops
on
weekends).
Paper-‐based
resources:
• Instructions
supplied
with
tools
for
use
and
maintenance.
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Feedback on
activities
The responses provided in this section are suggested responses.
Because every workplace is different, your responses may vary
according to your specific workplace procedures, the equipment
available and the nature of the business.
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Workplace procedures for ordering new tools will vary and may
require justification or a budget may be allowed for such purchases
and approval is given provided budget is not over-spent.
Hiring tools is useful where the tool is expensive and not often
used.
Generally using the wrong tool for a task results in damage to the
tool or the object being worked on with the tool. The right tool for
the job is an important rule to follow to avoid damaging tools or
equipment.
PPE that you are required to wear at all times might include safety
boots, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection. For some
tasks high visibility clothing, hard hat, etc may be required.
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