This document outlines an assessment for carpentry students to complete two practical tasks using tin snips and a rotary hammer drill. The tasks involve cutting a shape from sheet metal using different types of tin snips, and drilling holes in masonry and installing wall plugs using a rotary hammer drill. Students have two attempts to complete the assessment satisfactorily and must follow all safety procedures. The assessment is evaluated using an observation checklist to ensure students demonstrate the required skills for each task.

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Observation/Practical Assessment
Student Name: CIT Number:
Name of Subject:
Use Carpentry Tools and Equipment
NAT ID:
CPCCCA2002
CRN:
Assessment Name
Assessment 6.
Tin Snip Practical.
Rotary Hammer Drill Practical.
Assessment Date
Student Statement
This assignment is my own work, except where I have acknowledged the use of the works of other
people. I understand that by submitting this assessment electronically, I agree to this statement.
Student Signature: Date:
Privacy Disclaimer
CIT is collecting your personal information for assessment purposes. The information will only be used in
accordance with the CIT Privacy Policy.
Assessor Feedback
Attempt 1 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Attempt 2 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Assessor Signature: Date:
Note from Assessor (including any reasonable adjustment):
Student Information
Review the important information below in relation to this assessment task.

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Instructions
In the 1st year workshop, you will be undertaking the following 2 tasks.
Station 1 – The Tin Snip Practical- Collect your plan from your assessor
Station 2 – The Rotary Hammer Drill Practical.
Work Order 1: The Tin Snip Practical.
Instructions:
Using Left/Right and straight cutting tin snips, cut a shape out of sheet metal material.
1. Refer to your set of plans & drawings for details of:
 Sheet metal size.
 Circle - cut out dimensions.
 Cutting configuration.
2. Ensure you are prepared for your practical, you will need the following:
 Marker pen.
 Circle marking template.
 Combo square.
 Tin snips – left, right and straight cutting tin snips.
 Steel or folding ruler.
3. Lay your rectangle sheet metal flat on your work bench.
Using your combination square, measure and draw Centre lines across the face of your material.
Draw one vertical and one horizontal line, using your circle template position template using
Centre lines and draw around template.
4. Using tin snips:
Start with right-handed tin snips, cut in an anti-clockwise direction halfway around the circle.
Then use Left-handed tin snips, cut in a clockwise direction, and complete the circle cut.
Following your vertical and horizontal lines you previously drew on your circle, cut a quarter out
of your circle with your straight cutting tin snips.
NOTES:
Take all care necessary with any sharp edges, round them off with some sandpaper to avoid any
cuts and abrasions.
Dispose or recycle any metal sheeting and ask your Teacher/Assessor for directive!
Ask your Teacher/Assessor for metal shape placement and you are ready for assessment.
After successful completion capture your evidence and load into Ready Skills.

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Work order 2: Rotary Hammer Drill
Instructions:
You will be required to drill some holes in masonry using a rotary hammer drill.
Once you get the feel of the tool you will then be required to select a masonry wall plug, select the
correct drill bit to suite that style plug and install it.
1. Watch and Learn
Watch the video “rotary hammer”, participate in the class demonstration
2. Select your tools and equipment
Identify and select your rotary hammer drill and masonry drill bit to be used.
3. Fully check your equipment for serviceability and any faults
Follow standard procedure for reporting faulty tools & equipment issues.
4. Drill basic holes
Your Teacher/Assessor will direct you to the Brick, Block or concrete wall where you will perform
this task.
5. Install a masonry plug
You will identify the thickness gauge of a plastic wall plug. Choose the right gauge masonry drill
bit that suits, drill and insert the plug correctly
NOTES:
Follow all safe operating procedures and wear PPE
Dispose or recycle any left-over materials, ask your Teacher/Assessor for directive!
Ensure the holes are drilled deep enough for your plugs
After successful completion capture your evidence and load into drop box.
Time Allowed
2 hours
Assessment Conditions
 This is an individual assessment.
 This assessment will be completed during your normal class time.
 You must complete the Job Safety Analysis prior to beginning this assessment.
 You must complete the Toolbox Talk prior to beginning this assessment.
 You must have fully completed the Hand Tool Induction with your teacher.
 You must have fully completed the Power Tool Induction with your teacher.
Materials Provided by CIT

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Assessment paper, all tools, equipment, and materials will be made available for each student.
Materials You Need
Full PPE, and a devise to access Ready Skills
Attempts
You may have at least two (2) attempts for this assessment.
 If your first attempt is not successful, your teacher will discuss your results with you and will arrange
a second attempt.
 If your second attempt is not successful, you may be required to re-enrol in this unit.
Please refer to the CIT Assessment Policy if you have any questions.

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Observation/Practical Checklist
You must successfully complete the following skills in the Observation/Practical checklist.
(Please Note: Students only need to complete grey boxes. Your teacher will provide you with feedback and
advise whether your work is Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory).
Student Name: CIT Number:
During the task the following skills were demonstrated
satisfactorily:
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
Date
(Optional)
Date
(Optional)
Observation/Practical Checklist Items S* NYS* S* NYS*
1. T1, Tin Snip task
The student followed all direction and safe work
practises
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
2. The student marked out the metal sheet correctly and
to instructions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
3. The student successfully used the following tin snips
 Straight cutting
 Left cutting
 Right cutting
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
4. The student correctly finished off the sharp edges
minimising any potential cuts ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
5. T2, Rotary hammer drill task
The student successfully participated in all
demonstrations, safety talks and preparation
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
6. The student selected the correct tools and fitments
such as drill bits and did all pre-start checks ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
7. The student successfully drilled and installed a
masonry plug ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
8. The student successfully used a rotary hammer drill
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
9. All the correct PPE was selected and correctly used
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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10. T3, Clean up
The student showed due diligence handling waste
material safely and correctly disposed of all waste
material in line with CIT policy. The student was active
in recycling waste material safely.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
11. The student cleaned and stored all tools and
equipment correctly. The student followed procedure
when reporting any faults after checking the tools and
equipment for serviceability.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
*S –Satisfactory, NYS – Not Yet Satisfactory