Strand 2: Technical Knowledge and Skills Fundamentals of Work Area Safety Demonstrate safety precautions in the operation and service of power equipment according to current industry and OSHA standards. Identify safety checklists and procedures used while servicing and operating equipment. Identify and describe occupational safety precautions and procedures in fire safety and other emergency situations per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Identify and demonstrate handling of chemicals and fuels that are commonly used in the servicing of power equipment. Demonstrate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Identify and demonstrate safety procedures of lift equipment. Demonstrate use and storage of hydraulic floor jacks and safety stands. Explain hazards associated with the handling of batteries and follow electrical precautions. Fundamentals of Tools and Special Equipment Select and use appropriate tools and equipment to perform a given task. Identify basic hand tools. Demonstrate set-up/adjustment, maintenance, and storage of all basic hand tools. Identify basic power tools. Demonstrate set-up/adjustment, maintenance, and storage of all basic power tools. Demonstrate use and maintenance of grinding equipment. Demonstrate use and maintenance of soldering tools. Demonstrate use and maintenance of air impact tools. Demonstrate use and maintenance of tire changing equipment. Demonstrate use and maintenance of a hydraulic press or puller. Use and maintain a torque wrench. Select and use appropriate measurement tools to perform a given task according to current industry and OSHA standards. Identify commonly used basic measuring tools. Demonstrate use of basic measuring tools. Identify precision measurement tools. Demonstrate use of precision tools. Select and use appropriate specialty tools and diagnostic/testing equipment according to current industry and OSHA standards. Identify specialty tools to service and repair Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE). Demonstrate maintenance and usage of all specialty tools. Identify diagnostic/testing equipment. Demonstrate maintenance and usage of all diagnostic/testing equipment. Select and use diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques according to current industry and OSHA standards. Describe the principles of diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Identify and practice personal hygiene appropriate for duties specific to the workplace. Identify and wear required safety gear specific to the workplace. Accepts direction and constructive criticism. Demonstrate ability (both verbally and non-verbally) to accept direction and constructive criticism and to implement solutions to change behaviors. Ask appropriate questions to clarify understanding of feedback. Analyze own learning style and seek instructions in a preferred format that works best for their understanding (such as oral, written or visual instruction). Demonstrate motivation and initiative. Evaluate assigned tasks for time to completion and prioritization. Demonstrate motivation through enthusiasm, engagement, accurate completion of tasks and activities. Demonstrate initiative by requesting new assignments and challenges. Explain proposed solutions to challenges observed in the workplace. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate multiple solutions to problems and challenges using critical reasoning and workplace/industry knowledge and select the best solution to the problem. Implement solution(s) to challenges and/or problem(s) observed in the workplace. See projects through completion and check work for quality and accuracy. Demonstrate awareness of workplace culture and policy. Display ethical behavior in use of time, resources, computers and information. Identify the mission of the organization and/or department. Explain the benefits of a diverse workplace. Demonstrate a respect for diversity and its benefit to the workplace. Interact appropriately with coworkers. Work productively with individuals and in teams. Develop positive mentoring and collaborative relationships within work environment. Show respect and collegiality, both formally and informally. Explain and follow workplace policy on the use of cell phones and other forms of social media. Maintain focus on tasks and avoid negative topics or excessive personal conversations in the workplace. Negotiate solutions to interpersonal and workplace conflicts.