SELECT, USE AND CARE FOR ENGINEERING POWER TOOLS

Purpose

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various NQF level 2 engineering qualifications.

Qualifying learners can select, safely use and maintain a range of engineering power tools. The power sources include electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics.

SAQA ID: 12219
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 6
Accrediting SETA: merSETA
Duration: 2 days
Recommended Entry Criteria:
This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression.
The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learners has already learned to:
Maintain a safe and productive work area.

Unit Standard Range

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.

Specific Outcomes

1. Select and use engineering power tools
2. Care for and maintain engineering power tools
3. Check on power supply connections to equipment
4. Recognise and report problems, changes and/or malfunctions while working
5. Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and environment