Safe Use of Power Tools, Hand Held Operations & Manual Handling

This Nationally Recognised Safe Use of Power Tools, Hand Held Operations & Manual Handling course is designed to give students the fundamental information you need to use common electrical, pneumatic power & hand tools safely & efficiently. We graphically demonstrate why you need to exercise care at all times when using these tools.

 

COURSE TOPICS

• Legislation, Regulations and Australian Standards
• What are hand and power tools?
• Risks associated with using hand and power tools & manual handling
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safely identify, select, check and operate hand tools
• Housekeeping

 

PREREQUISITES & ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

To enrol in this course participants must:

• Be a minimum of 15 years of age

• Have a (USI)-Unique Student Identifier, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ if you do not have one

• Provide a copy of their photo identification (driver's licence, proof of age card, or passport)

• Demonstrate the ability to speak and write English to a basic level & have basic numeracy skills

• Be able to speak English well enough to carry out work safely with other people, please inform us upon registration if you feel you have any literacy or numeracy difficulties. Some reasonable adjustments to the course can be made to assist.

 

COURSE DURATION

• 4 Hours

 

PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING

• Photo identification as listed in the prerequisites for this course

• Bring your food, free water, tea, coffee & biscuits are provided, you will be able to leave the facility during your lunch break if you wish

• PPE including protective footwear will be required to be worn for the practical training session, we have hard hats, high visibility vests, gloves & whistles available for use if required.

 

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

• The course will be a combination of theory & practical training where participants will be required to demonstrate industry skills & knowledge described in the units of competency included in this course.

• Students will be required to pass a written assessment to complete the course all critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly

 

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon completion, participants deemed competent will be issued with a:

• Wallet size competency card

• Statement of attainment for
• MEM18002 - Safe Use of Power Tools & Hand Held Operations

• MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling

• MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

• MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information

• The certificate is nationally recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and issued under the authority of the National Vocational Education and Regulator Act 2011.

 

MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS

8 people

 

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

• MEM18002 - Safe Use of Power Tools & Hand Held Operations
• MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling
• MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
• MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information

 

PRICE

$300

• For your registration into a course to be approved, all course fees are required to be paid in full at the time you make your booking.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• CREDIT CARD - over the phone or the ONLINE CREDIT CARD payment option through our website (preferred) 1.75% surcharge will apply 

• EFTPOS

• INVOICE (an approved 7-day credit application must be in place, available to corporate customers only)

• Individuals registering for a course must use the credit card payment option

 

REFUND POLICY

• Please refer to our refund policy in the terms and conditions on our website,
• https://www.iwpt.com.au/w/termsandconditions/

 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

• Participants should speak with the IWP administration team at the time of enrolment to further discuss this option

 

INFORMATION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 

This course may provide a pathway into a VET Board Endorsed Course. For more information, please refer to the below links:

 

Stage 5 VET Board Endorsed course descriptions for 2025 (up to Year 10)

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses

 

Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed course descriptions for 2025 (Year 11-12)

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/stage-6-vet-board-endorsed-courses/2025-course-descriptions

 

Students are encouraged to discuss their specific goals and needs with IWP Training to ensure this course is suitable for them.

Students can also access the below support services to assist them in making clear career objectives

• Call the Student Enquiry Hotline on 1800 020 108. Call charges apply to ‘18’ numbers from mobile phones.
• The Your Career website provides information to further education, training or work options to support your career needs or goals.

 

IWP CONTACT DETAILS & RTO INFO

• Address: 37 Kemblawarra Road Warrawong NSW 2502
• Phone: 02 42743864
• Email: admin@iwpt.com.au
• Website: https://www.iwpt.com.au
• RTO Code 91671
• ABN 18133156993