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Safe Use of Power Tools Training

Who’s the Course For?
This course is for anyone who uses or supervises work where power tools are being used.

Course Duration
Half a Day Core course plus additional moduals are required making 1 or 2 days training in total.
Full name for industry packages
Construction – Saws, Drills, Impact Driver, SDS, Breaker, Nail Gun, Disc cutter 
Woodworking – Saws, Table Saw, Mitre Saw, Planners, Sanders 
Ground Maintenance – Lawn Mower, Strimmer, Hedge Trimmer, Leaf Blower 
Excavation – Disc cutter, Breaker, Vibrating Plate 
Engineering – Drills, Angle Grinder, Disc Cutter, Bench Grinder, Bench Drill 

Where
The core course is delivered Online via our live online learning platform
Hands on specific tool training is delivered at our training centre in the Midlands or at your venue anywhere in the UK.

Certification
Candidates who successfully complete the course and pass the assessment will gain a FaCT Certificate of Achievement, which is valid for 3 years.
LAUNCH NEW – Lantra Approved certification and skills card.

What does the course cover?
Types of Power Tool (petrol, electric, battery, gas, air, hydraulic)
Legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, PPER, CNAWR, CVAWR, COSHH)
Risk and Hazards (Noise, Dust, Vibration, Contact injuries, Site and tool hazards)
Selection of the correct tool
Site Restrictions and requirements
Manufacturers Operators Manual
Pre-start checks
Personal Protective Equipment

Each Modular tool unit will include
Pre-start checks
Selection and fitting accessories (drill bits, blades, etc)
Adjustment and set up
Safe operations
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and storage

Modular Units available
Drills – rotary, hammer 
SDS Drills
Saws – jig, circular, reciprocal
Planner & Sander
Table Saw
Mitre (chop) Saw
Impact Driver, Nut Gun
Nail Gun (battery, gas or air)
Disc Cutters
Angle Grinders
Breaker
Vibrating plate
Lawn Mower
Strimmer / Brushcutter
Hedge Trimmer
Leaf Blower
Bench Grinder
Bench Drill
and others on request

Bespoke Course Development
FaCT are able to develop specific courses for your particular training needs focusing on the tools and equipment you use. Call the office for more information 0121 476 4731

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Call 0121 809 3197 Email info@fctrain.co.uk

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