L2 Engineering Hand Tools

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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools.

Evidence to Support   US 2395 v9  Level 2  worth 4 Credits

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This is an entry-level unit standard for people to demonstrate a basic understanding of selecting,

using and caring for the correct type of engineering hand tools. 

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the selection of different

types of hand tools; select and use engineering hand tools to meet task requirements; and care for

engineering hand tools. 

Engineering hand tools applicable to this unit standard fall within the following categories:

 Cutting tools: examples – hacksaws, chisels, files, hole punches, tin snips. 

Assembly tools: examples – hammers, punches, vices, clamps, spanners, wrenches

(including impact and torque), pliers.

My evidence to support my assessment booklet 

Cutting tools.

Insert Hacksaw photographic evidence	Hack saw  Write a short description / explanation of the task you used the hack saw for - be specific i used a 32 tooth hacksaw for cutting a 19x19 right and left hand rail
Insert Metal file photographic evidence	Metal file  Write a short description / explanation of the task you used the tool for - be specific I also used a flat head file to lower the sides to the right size (410cm)
Insert Tin snips photographic evidence	Tin snips Write a short description / explanation of the task you used the tool  for - be specific i was cutting a 110x65 metal sheet with tin snips cause I didn't use the guillotine

Assembly tools 

Insert spanner  or wrench photographic eviden ce	Spanner or wrench i was using the spanner to change the angle on the lathe
Insert Hammer photographic evidence	Hammer Write a short description / explanation of the task you used the tool for - be specific i used the the hammer for the center punch to mark where i need to drill on my 110x65 metal sheet so i am able to drip the spot that i have marked
Insert gripping tools  photographic evidence	Gripping tools Write a short description / explanation of the task you used the tool  for - be specific  i would  use these locking pliers to get in the complicated welding spots for the side rails of my can crusher

What have I learnt?

i learnt how to use all these different tools and got my knowledge from my friend and the internet 

What was the most difficult tool to use and why?

filing made me very impatient and took to long making my arms tired going back and forwards with

the file

What did I enjoy?

using the hacksaw was enjoyable because there's there's more going on there than the other tools

i have used

What would I do differently next time?

i would like to try using other tools to make other projects to learn how other tools are used for or

and how to use it.

Questions for future reference.??

This supports the assessment for Hand Tools that can be found on this website

https://sites.google.com/hornby.school.nz/mr-r-manufacturing/senior-manufactring/hand-tools

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