Unit Code Unit Title
MAS-02 Use and Maintain Masonry Tools and Equipment

Nominal Hours: 20
Unit Descriptor:
Covers identification, safe use, and maintenance of hand and power tools used in masonry.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Identify tools and equipment 1.1 Identify masonry hand and power tools.
1.2 Select correct tools for task.
1.3 Check tool condition.
2. Use tools safely and effectively 2.1 Operate tools according to instructions.
2.2 Apply correct techniques.
2.3 Maintain safe work practices.
3. Maintain and store tools 3.1 Clean tools after use.
3.2 Store tools correctly.
3.3 Report damaged or faulty tools.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Tools Trowels, levels, hammers, jointers, saws, mixers, scaffolding, power cutters.
Equipment Mixers, scaffolds, wheelbarrows, measuring tapes.
Maintenance Cleaning, lubrication, inspection, reporting faults.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Correctly identifies, uses, and maintains a range of masonry tools and equipment.
2. Underpinning knowledge Tool types/functions, safe operation, maintenance procedures.
3. Underpinning Skills Tool identification, safe handling, maintenance, storage.
4. Underpinning attitudes Care for equipment, responsibility, safety awareness.
5. Resource Implications Range of masonry tools, equipment, maintenance materials.
6. Methods of Assessment Practical demonstration, questioning, tool inspection, supervisor feedback.
7. Context of Assessment Real/simulated masonry environment with access to tools and equipment.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Reading Interpret tool manuals and maintenance schedules.
Numeracy Measure and select tools by size/type.
Problem Solving Address tool malfunctions or improper use.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Masonry apprentices, workers Individuals required to use masonry tools and equipment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None