This nationally accredited unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate and maintain explosive power tools (EPTs) in the construction and demolition industries.
Course Overview
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate explosive power tools (EPTs) using explosive charges in a magazine to fasten materials or fix fasteners to bases.
The unit supports the application of knowledge to safely and effectively use a range of indirect action explosive powered fastening tools used in the construction industry.
It applies to workers who work with EPTs in the construction industry. It involves working under supervision in a team environment.
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite Units:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
Other Requirements: Participants must pass a colour blindness test prior to completing this course.
Topics
- Plan and prepare to set up, operate and maintain indirect action EPTs
- Set out fasteners
- Operate EPTs
- Maintain EPTs and kit
- Secure and store EPT equipment and charges
- Clean up after operating EPTs