CPCCCA3027 — Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools

1 Plan and prepare

• 1.1Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
• 1.2Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements, drawings and specifications.
• 1.3Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
• 1.4Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each part of the task.
• 1.5Inspect work site, locate services, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.

2 Set out fasteners

• 2.1Set out fasteners, adhering to minimum distances from edge of substrate material.
• 2.2Position and hold or fix material into designed position.

3 Prepare powder-actuated power tool

• 3.1Strip, check and reassemble tool.
• 3.2Check tool for operation and test fire following manufacturer’s specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.
• 3.3Select fastener.
• 3.4Assess requirements for material, base and penetration and select charge.
• 3.5Install attachments and accessories to tool following manufacturers’ specifications and WHS requirements for use of powder-actuated power tools.
• 3.6Locate fastener and charge in powder-actuated power tool to manufacturers’ specifications.

4 Operate powder-actuated power tool

• 4.1Operate tool to fix fastener in place to manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 4.2Check fastening penetration, applying appropriate depth into material.
• 4.3Adjust power regulating device for conditions.
• 4.4Perform misfire procedures in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• 4.5Remove temporary holding and fixings.

5 Maintain powder-actuated power tools and kits

• 5.1Check safety features of tools for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• 5.2Clean and lubricate tools to manufacturers’ recommendations.
• 5.3Perform periodic maintenance service to manufacturers’ specifications.

6 Store powder-actuated power tools and charges

• 6.1Store charges in designated container in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and record used charges.
• 6.2Store unused fasteners, tool and attachments in carry case following manufacturers’ recommendations.
• 6.3Check logbook and record maintenance.

7 Clean up

• 7.1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal and materials handling.
• 7.2Record safety or waste disposal discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCCA3027 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCCA3027 needs to address all 38 unit components: 7 elements with 26 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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