2024 Guidance notes for completing knowledge questions
for the following unit.
2024 Guidance notes for completing knowledge questions
for the following unit.
Important: These notes are for guidance and the answers should be put into your own
words not copied.
AUEC2-005 Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Name: Must be filled in on your answer sheet.
K1 Describe the health and safety requirements and safe working practices and procedures
required for the hand fitting activities undertaken
In your answer you must mention following all warning signs and wearing any mandatory PPE plus
that appropriate to the task. You must also mention only using machinery and attempting tasks that
you have received training for. Must mention that you must check the condition of all tools and
equipment before use and not misuse or deliberately damage any tools, equipment or machinery.
K2 Explain the importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment (PPE), and
of keeping the work area safe and tidy
In your answer you must mention that mandatory PPE must be worn at all times. Then
mention individual items of PPE and what they are protecting you from. Also mention why the
work area must be kept clean and tidy such as to prevent slips, trips and falls.
K3 State the hazards associated with the hand fitting activities (such as use of power tools, trailing
leads or hoses, damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, using files with damaged or
poor fitting handles), and how they can be minimised
In your answer you must mention following COSHH procedures and reading labels on substances
you are going to use. Specifically relate answer to the possibility of contracting Weil’s disease from
handling steel stock or Dermatitis from handling coolant oil etc. Also, what can be consequences of
using damaged tools, misuse of tools or machinery and how to minimise these hazards.
K4 Explain the importance of applying the appropriate behaviours in the workplace and the
implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are not adhered to
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2024 Guidance notes for completing knowledge questions
for the following unit.
Describe why appropriate behaviour is expected in the workplace and the possible effects of bad
behaviour on personnel and equipment