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HEART TRUST/NTA
SEAFORD TOWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION – LEVEL 3

CLUSTER 2 PRE-ASSESSMENT

Units:
BCGCOR0051A: USE HAND AND POWER TOOLS
BCGCOR0061A: USE SMALL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
BCGCAR0282A: USE EXPLOSIVE POWER TOOLS
BCGCAR0312A: USE STATIC MACHINES

INSTRUCTOR: YEMANE BLAIR

TRAINEE’S NAME: _______________________________________

DATE: _______________________________________

DURATION: 3 HOURS (THEORY) 5 HOURS (PRACTICAL)

General Instructions:

 THIS ASSESSMENT CONSISTS OF THREE (3) SECTIONS.

o SECTION A – Fill in The Blanks (30 Marks)

o SECTION B – Multiple Choice (10 Marks)

o SECTION C – Short Answers (80 Marks)

 ANSWER ALL ITEMS IN EACH SECTION

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ALL ITEMS IN EACH SECTION

• THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CONSISTS OF ONE (1) SECTION

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ALL TASKS IN EACH SECTION.

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SECTION A
FILL IN THE BLANKS
(TOTAL MARKS = 30 MARKS)

INSTRUCTION: Answer ALL items in this section using the spaces provided.

1. Label the following plants and equipment by filling the name of each in the blank spaces
provided. (10 marks)

A.____________________________ B.___________________________

C._____________________________ D.___________________________

E._____________________________ F.____________________________

G._____________________________ H._____________________________

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I.______________________________ J.______________________________

2. TWO (2) common types of portable power tools are __________________________and

______________________________ (2 marks)

3. Electric current may be supplied to a construction site in two voltages, these are
_____________________________and ____________________________ (2 marks)

4. The correct terminology for tools that uses compressed air as means of power
is___________________________ tools. (2 marks)

5. The ________________________ is a hand tool used to carry out leveling and plumbing
tasks. (2 marks)

6. The TWO (2) main sources used to energize power tools

are_______________________________ and _________________________. (2 marks)

7. Two (2) types of hand saws commonly used on the construction site
are____________________________ and ______________________________.
(2 marks)

8. The type of hammer used to drive and withdraw nails from materials such as lumber and
concrete is called _______________________________. (2 marks)

9. A _____________________________is a hand tool use to check the squareness of

materials and layout of right angles. (2 marks)

10. A___________________________ is a metal weight freely suspended on with a strong

string to produce a plumb line. (2 marks)

11. When using a hand tool, _________________________________ is the first safety

precaution that one should carry out before working. (2 marks)

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SECTION B

MULTIPLE CHOICE (10 MARKS)

(TOTAL MARKS= 10 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following items and then encircle the letter against the correct
option. Please note that ALL answers in this section should be completed
on the question sheets.

1. Which of the following compactor equipment is made up of a power unit and a vibrating
element mounted on a plate?

A. Plate compactor
B. Vibrating Rammer
C. Power Rammer
D. Roller

2. The diagram below FIG. 1 shows the cross section through a particular type of water
pump. What is this kind of pump called?

A. Centrifugal pump
B. Diaphragm pump
C. Stroke’s pump
D. Submersible pump

3. Plants such as_____________ and ___________ are extensively used on the construction
site to deliver electric current and compress air respectively.

A. battery and pneumatic

B. generator and compressors
C. JPS and air supply
D. solar and wind

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4. Phillips and slotted ends are terms frequently used to refer to which of the following tool?

A. Plier
B. Screwdriver
C. Hammer
D. Drill

5. Power Actuated Fasteners are in TWO(2) broad categories; these are

________________.

A. piston driven and high velocity

B. hand and power tools
C. fastening and boring tools
D. explosive charge and hand tools

6. Which of the following statement is MOST appropriate in describing Power- Actuated

Fasteners?

A. Explosive charge is used to bore holes into materials.

B. Explosive Charge is used to fire fastener into materials.
C. Explosive charge is used to remove fasteners from materials.
D. Best used for firing fastener into brittle materials

7. Which of the following IS WRONG about High-Velocity Power-Actuated Fasteners?

A. All the kinetic energy is transferred directly to the fastener.

B. A thru shot is possible.
C. Used a piston to transfer load to fastener.
D. Accelerate with a velocity up to 600m/s

8. The safe use of Power-Actuated Fasteners falls under three broad categories. Which of
the following IS NOT one of such categories?

A. Functional Safety
B. Operational Safety
C. Manual safety
D. Fastening Safety and Reliability

9. The minimum distance to keep clear when using Explosive Power Tool (EPT) is
________.

A. 2m
B. 3m
C. 6m
D. 7m

10. Explosive charges are colour coded to reduce errors when selecting EPT. The colour
brown would represent which of the following strengths?

A. Strong
B. Maximum

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C. Minimum
D. Very strong

Section C – SHORT ANSWER

(TOTAL MARKS = 80 Marks)

INSTRUCTION: Complete all the items in this section in the spaces provided.

1. State FIVE (5) safety regulations that employees should take prior to using any small
plant and equipment to do work. (10 marks)

A.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

B.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

C.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

D.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

E.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

2. You are working with the National Water Commission (NWC) on a pipeline project
where you are required to carry out leveling and compaction of trenches. The trench
is of granular soil and very narrow in width.

a. State the type of compaction equipment you would use to compact the bottom of the
trench and give reasons to support your choice. (5 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

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3. Mr. Jackson, a private contractor, is contacted to carry out extensive renovation work
to the Molynes Community Centre in Kingston. He is scheduled to start work on
Monday of next week. Mr. Jackson now needs to plan the work efficiently, so he
contacted you the hand and power tool consultant for some advice. The work
schedule when noticed by you requires of him to do the following work:

 Remove and replace existing roof

 Prepare formwork for concreting work, and
 Construction of block and timber walls

a. List FIVE (5) types of hand tools and THREE (3) types of power tools that Mr. Jackson
will need to carry out the various task. State ONE (1) purpose for which each will be
used. (16 marks)

Hand Tools

i.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

ii.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

iii._____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

iv._____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

v.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Power Tools

i.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

ii.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

iii._____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

b. Describe why it might be safer for Mr. Jackson to use a power tool which is powered by
compressed air in rainy weather as opposed to a 110v electric power tool. (6 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

c. State FIVE (5) operational procedures that Mr. Jackson should follow when using all
power tools on the construction site. (10 marks)

i.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

ii.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

iii._____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

iv._____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

v.______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

4. Explain why it could be better to use a battery powered electric power tool opposed to
an 110v electric power tool. (4 marks)
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

5. Direct Acting Tools transfer energy and release gases before full penetration of the
fastener. How is this of benefit to the user? (3 marks)
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

6. Outline the MAIN feature of a Contact Piston Tool. (2 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

7. Explain when the use of barrel extension on an EPT would be MOST APPROPRIATE.
(2 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

8. Complete the following phrases.

Do not drive fasteners into brick, concrete or similar substances:

i. Nearer than __________mm to an edge. (1 mark)

ii. Which is less than _________mm thick. (1 mark)

iii. Closer than ________mm to where a former fastener has failed. (1 mark)

9. What is the minimum distance to keep clear when using an Explosive Powered Tool
on a wall? (3 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

10. Explain how to identify the strength of an explosive charge. (2 marks)

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________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

11. Explain how explosive charges should be stored. (6 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

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12. Explain what it meant by free flight. (2 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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13. In using Explosive Power Tools, it is important that all the safety requirements are
adhered to in order to prevent injuries to users and other workers in proximity. Explain
the THREE (3) safety requirements that must be followed to optimize personal safety
when using EPTs. (6 marks)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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________________________________________________________________________

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PRE-ASSESSMENT PRACTICAL

Units:
BCGCOR0051A: USE HAND AND POWER TOOLS
BCGCOR0061A: USE SMALL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
BCGCAR0282A: USE EXPLOSIVE POWER TOOLS
BCGCAR0312A: USE STATIC MACHINES

DURATION: 5 HOURS

Name: ___________________________ Date: ________________________

TASK(S):

Trainees are required to create the Centre Table in Figure 1 below in pairs.

Figure 1: Centre Table

PREASSESSMENT PRACTICAL RUBRIC

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1

Access, interpreted and applied hand and power tools documentation to

ensure the work activity is compliant.
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and
implement control measures.
Tools visually checked power leads/hoses for serviceability/safety and
report faults.
Equipment condition cleaned and maintained of ensure suitability for use,
and address/report issues.
Hand tools used safely and effectively according to their intended use.
Plant and equipment checked for serviceability/safety and faults reported
to supervisor if any.
Participation of team members.
Method of operation of plant/equipment identified and understood, relative
to manufacturer's recommendations.
Minimum distances for settingout from edge of substrate material are
adhered to in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of

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practice.
EPT is checked for operation according to manufacturer specifications and
safety (OHS) requirements for use of EPT.
Unused fasteners, the EPT and attachments are stored in a carry case in
line with manufacturer recommendations.
The machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and
purpose and to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements.
The material is fed to the machine, where applicable, in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations, safe handling procedures and standard
operating procedures.
Appropriate personal protective equipment selected, correctly
fitted and/or made ready for use.
Task completed on time.
Subtotal
TOTAL /75

Percentage: _______________%

RATING SCALE

5. Can perform the task with initiative and adaptability to problem situations.
4. Can perform tasks satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.
3. Can perform the task but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision.
2. Can perform limited parts of the task satisfactorily, requires considerable assistance.
1. Has not demonstrated sufficient evidence on which judgment can be made.

Feedback/Comments:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Instructor’s Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________________

For Trainees’ Use on Receipt of Feedback From Instructor.

NB. Do NOT sign this section until feedback is received from your instructor after grading!

Comment(s):
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

________________________________ ____________________________
Trainee’s Signature Date

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CENTRE TABLE FRONT VIEW

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CENTRE TABLE PLAN VIEW

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