L2 2020 Engineering Hand Tools

 This is all the hand tools that we used during our two projects this year.

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

Kiarn Leonard-Graham

NSN 0135464244

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.

	Hack saw This me using a hacksaw with a t blade to cut my angle bar.
	Metal file This is me using a file to square out my angle bar for the side rails for the push plate to slide back and forwards.
	Tin snips I used tin snips to cut out my push plate because it’s nice and easy with a all good finish

Assembly tools 

	Spanner or wrench In this photo this is me using to spanners to change the drill bit in the mill
	Hammer This is me using a ball point hammer to hammer a nail punch to mark out my holes for my handle of the can crusher.
	Gripping tools This me using the vice to hold my 20x20 bar for

What have I learnt?

I have learnt a lot more this year about how to use tools correctly and what there for.

What was the most difficult tool to use and why?

Probably tin snips because sometimes there really hard to cut certain material

What did I enjoy? All of it it was a good experience and has prepared me for a engineering job in the future

What would I do differently next time? Slow down a bit and don’t rush as much as I did.

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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