Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2226 Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Title: Use basic power tools

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Sebastian La Rocca

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4606

Course Contact Email: Sebastian.larocca@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, select, use and store basic power tools associated with simple plumbing tasks.

This course does not meet the requirements for a registered plumber.

It applies to the use of basic power tools applies to a known workplace environment with established parameters. It involves following instructions for the use of basic power tools for a range of simple plumbing tasks, the application of skills and knowledge within routine activities and exercising limited responsibility.

 

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VU23055 Use basic power tools
Elements:	1. Identify basic power tools 2. Prepare to use basic power tools 3. Manage basic plumbing power tools 4. Clean up the work area

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.