# PWR-154 — Tool control: learner worksheet Release: Revision 7T · Full Tutorial Edition Estimated time: Estimated 14 min reading; practical time is provider-set Difficulty: Intermediate Equipment: Common household or practice equipment — a qualified craft or trade task with one safe tool.; The exact approved tool, intact guards or covers, stable bench, clamps, sacrificial material and marked path.; Required personal protective equipment and a product rubric for path error, force signs, damage and safe stop. Space: Room-scale practice space Automated structural checklist: 10 of 10 structural checks present Evidence quality/context: G4; Detailed research depth Automated method-quality band: Comprehensive Method-rating basis: Structure coverage, instruction/check specificity, alternative distinctness, source troubleshooting, comparison depth and whether purpose/check fields are authored rather than derived. Editorial review: Pending manual editorial sign off ## Before you begin - [ ] I read the tutorial authority and stop conditions. - [ ] I have the required equipment/space or a declared accessible alternative. ## Canonical source context This lesson teaches a supervised tool-control sequence using one low-risk hand tool and sacrificial material: inspect, set stance and grip, make a test pass, follow a path, manage force, stop safely and inspect the product. The qualified instructor selects the tool, guarding, material and progression. Target outcome: In a qualified training fixture, the learner completes three marked passes with the approved hand tool inside the tolerance band, without loss of control or material damage. ### Authority and setup conditions - Prepare one instructor-approved craft or trade task using a low-risk hand tool on clamped sacrificial material - Before the first tool control attempt, write the exact result you will score: Force, path, damage and accepted product on one named tool. - The instructor checks tool condition, material, guarding, workholding, lighting, PPE and emergency stop/first-aid route. - The learner identifies the active edge or contact point without touching it and demonstrates safe carry and handover. ### Required or supplied materials - a qualified craft or trade task with one safe tool. - The exact approved tool, intact guards or covers, stable bench, clamps, sacrificial material and marked path. - Required personal protective equipment and a product rubric for path error, force signs, damage and safe stop. ## 1. Inspect and name hazards With the instructor, identify the handle, active contact point, guard, safe direction and defects. Remove the tool if anything is loose, cracked or contaminated. Why: Control begins before motion; a damaged tool changes the task. Success check: The learner points to every part and names the no-go defect check. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The learner points to every part and names the no-go defect check.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 2. Secure the material Clamp the sacrificial material at the marked position and push it gently to confirm it cannot shift. Keep the clamp clear of the tool path. Why: Moving work defeats even an accurate hand path. Success check: The material stays fixed and the path remains unobstructed. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The material stays fixed and the path remains unobstructed.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 3. Set body and hands Stand or sit with stable support, keep the non-tool hand in the instructor-marked safe zone and use the approved grip. Why: A declared safe zone prevents the supporting hand entering the path. Success check: Both hands, balance and exit direction match the instructor’s check. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Both hands, balance and exit direction match the instructor’s check.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 4. Make an unloaded path rehearsal Move the covered, inactive or lifted tool along the path without contact. Stop at both boundaries and return by the approved route. Why: Rehearsal verifies reach and clearance before force is added. Success check: The tool stays inside the band and the body does not cross the path. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The tool stays inside the band and the body does not cross the path.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 5. Make one light test pass Contact the material at the start mark and use the minimum instructor-approved force for a short test segment. Stop and inspect the mark. Why: A test pass reveals direction, bite and material response before a full stroke. Success check: The test mark is visible, controlled and free of tear, chatter or unexpected movement. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The test mark is visible, controlled and free of tear, chatter or unexpected movement.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 6. Follow the path under control Look slightly ahead of the contact point, move at a pace that permits stopping and keep pressure even. Stop at the boundary; do not force through resistance. Why: Visual preview and even pressure reduce overshoot and damage. Success check: The pass remains inside tolerance with no sudden acceleration or force spike. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The pass remains inside tolerance with no sudden acceleration or force spike.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 7. Park before adjusting Lift or neutralise the tool as instructed, place it in the safe position, then adjust clamp, material, grip or body. Why: Adjusting while the tool remains active or loaded mixes two tasks and exposes hands. Success check: The tool is fully parked before either hand leaves its declared position. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The tool is fully parked before either hand leaves its declared position.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 8. Inspect product and tool Compare the pass with the rubric, note path error and damage, then check the tool for contamination or change before another trial. Why: Product quality and tool condition both reveal control problems. Success check: Each trial ends with accepted/rework status, error direction and tool recheck. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Each trial ends with accepted/rework status, error direction and tool recheck.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## Reflection What changed? ________________________________________________________________________________ What remains difficult? ________________________________________________________________________________ What will I repeat, adapt, ask for help with, or stop? ________________________________________________________________________________ --- Completion of this worksheet demonstrates tutorial participation only. It does not establish capability, qualification, safety clearance, diagnosis, treatment or independent validation.