S6.7 - using hand tools
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S6.7.0 - using hand tools
Description
Using the hands and tools that can be held in the hands, including power tools.
Excludes:
– Fabricating products by hand
– Operating a lawn-mower
S6.7.1 - cutting materials and drilling holes
Cutting various types of materials using handheld tools and equipment.
Excludes:
– Cutting or pruning trees or other live plants
– Surgical procedures on humans and animals
Examples:
– Cut carpet
– Drill holes in tile
S6.7.2 - shaping materials to create products
Description
Altering the shape of various types of materials by hand or using hand tools.
Examples:
– Shape clay
– Shape sheet metal objects
– Use wood chisel
S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment
Creating smooth surfaces on various types of materials and employing techniques such as grinding, planing, sanding and polishing, using handheld tools.
Examples:
– Smooth burred surfaces
– Polish furniture
S6.7.4 - using precision hand tools
Description
Using hand-held electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical tools for precision work.
Examples:
– Use watchmaker’s tools
– Use jewellery equipment
S6.7.5 - hammering, nailing and riveting
Using manual or powered hand-held hammers, chisels, nail guns and riveting equipment.
Excludes:
– Operating hammer drill
Examples:
– Nail floorboards
– Operate nail gun
– Operate handheld riveting equipment
