FaCT has developed this core course, along with optional units, to meet your needs and fulfil employers’ requirements for adequate training.
This half-day core course covers the key safety requirements and health and safety legislation, and optional units can be added.
Industry packages can be delivered covering a range of tools, or you can select the optional units you need
Construction – Saws, Drills, Impact Driver, SDS, Breaker, Nail Gun, Disc cutter
Woodworking – Saws, Table Saw, Mitre Saw, Planers, 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
For anyone who uses or oversees the use hand held power tools
The core course is 1/2 day long and optional units can be added
This course can be delivered, Online, At FaCT or at your venue
This course cost £115 online and £145 in person (plus VAT) For prices at your venue please contact us
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