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Tool Hire Product Awareness Training – Safe use of tools

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Tool Hire Product Awareness Training – Safe use of tools

Course Information

This course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, or maintain small power tools and equipment as part of workplace activities or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills when using power tools and equipment.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements. Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location, and it can be an awareness course (no practical) or include practical application. Please specify if a practical assessment is required when booking.
Course Requirements
Client to specify and provide types of equipment used with the organisation to ensure this will meet their specific needs, if practical application/assessment is requested, a suitable area for the practical element of the training at the client’s premises is to be provided for using the equipment and materials for practicing the use of the selected hand-held power tools (blocks, bricks, paving slabs, kerbs, steel or pipes etc.)

Attendees carrying out practical use of hand-held power tools are required to bring appropriate PPE/RPE which should include: Hard hat, Goggles (BS EN 166B rated), Hi vis vest, Safety boots, Gloves, Dust mask (FFP3 rated), Hearing Protection (minimum rated – SNR 29 dB(A)).
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Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: Half day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

CITB Support

Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.

Ken Wood & Sons Construction

Tool Hire Product Awareness Training – Safe use of toolsCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with the use of hand-held tools and equipment from hire companies and company-owned tools, including how to control them, and to provide delegates with a good understanding of selecting appropriate PPE and RPE for work activities taking place.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Understanding the relevant health and safety legislation
  • Hire companies legal and moral responsibilities
  • Select, use and maintain appropriate PPE/RPE for work activities.
  • Select, use and maintain appropriate hand-held tools and equipment.
  • Identify hazards associated with the use of hand-held tools
  • Apply the hierarchy of control (ERIC PD)
  • Assess and control the risks when using hand-held tools and equipment
  • Confirm knowledge gained through questioning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Tool Hire Product Awareness training course is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and practical group exercises.

The client is to specify and provide types of equipment used within the organisation to ensure this will meet their specific needs. If practical application/assessment is requested a suitable area for the practical element of the training at the client’s premises is to be provided for using the equipment and materials for practicing the use of the selected hand-held power tools (blocks, bricks, paving slabs, kerbs, steel or pipes, etc.)

Attendees carrying out practical use of hand-held power tools are required to bring appropriate PPE/ RPE, which should include: Hard hat, Goggles (BS EN 166B-rated), a hi-vis vest, Safety boots, Gloves, Dust mask (FFP-rated), and hearing protection (minimum rated: SNR 29 dB (A).

Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 to 4 hours).

The maximum number of delegates for the Tool Hire Product Awareness training course is 15 face-to-face.

No, this course will be delivered on a day rate and can be paired with another half day course on the same day for the day rate specified for the course.

There are no mandatory renewal or refresher for this standard.

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with the use of hand-held tools and equipment from hire companies and company-owned tools, including how to control them, and to provide delegates with a good understanding of selecting appropriate PPE and RPE for work activities taking place.

The Tool Hire Product Awareness Training – Safe use of tools course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, or maintain small power tools and equipment as part of workplace activities or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills when using power tools and equipment.

No, this course is not grant eligible.

Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course. 

While it is not a regulated qualification, it is designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.

Yes, the certificate will have an expiration date of 3 years from completion date of the course.

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