Safe Use of Power Tools
Duration: 1 day
Price: POA
No. Of Participants: 12 (maximum)
Certification:
Delegates will be required to take part in a practical assessment which, after successful completion will entitle you to an approved supplier certificate proving competence in the Safe Use of Power Tools. Certificate is valid for 2 years.
Assessment: Written test and practical assessment of all tasks undertaken.
Available locations:
- In our training centre Ireland TT Ltd, Unit 11C Parkmore Industrial Estate, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12
- courses are available across Ireland
- at client’s premises nationwide
Available languages: all languages
Available online: No
Price includes booklets and refreshments.
This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to inspect and operate Power Tools in a safe manner.
The aim of this course is to train delegates in the skills and knowledge to achieve the standards of competency to enable them to inspect and safely use portable power tools. Anyone who operates hand power tools such as grinders and saws would be recommended to go on this course.
Intended for
- All persons who may have to use Power Tools at work.
- Operators, Managers, Supervisors, Safety Professionals and Trades People.
Course Content
Knowledge
- Relevant Legislation
- Hazards associated with the use of Power Tools
- Causes of accidents
- Types of Power Tool
- Pre-use Inspection
- Safe and correct fitting/installation of consumable parts (Discs, bits, blades, etc)
- PPE Requirements
- Workplace hazard assessment
- Safe use of power tools
- Storage, transport and maintenance of power tools
- Tool specific information (Each course will cover 3 different types of power tool)
Practical Skills
- Selection, inspection and use of selected power tools
- Changing of consumable items
Special Instructions for This Course: Any special needs / requirements should be identified at time of booking.
Fully compliant Safe Use of Power Tools Certificate (subject to passing course assessment) and receipt issued after training course.
All our instructors are QQI Level 6 certified.
Power Tool Training Modules
- Initial module includes Drills, Kango's (Breakers) and Jigsaws
- Circular Saw
- Electric Planer
- Router
- Hammer Drill
- Core Drill
- Portable cut off saw
- Bench Drill
- Magnetic Drill
- Sabre Saw
- Other power tools by request