This course is designed to instruct learners on the safe use of:-
- bandsaws
- pillar drills
- band facers
- mortice machines
The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade/belt/bit/tool changing.
Dates: 15th – 16th January 2025
Audience
School Technical Support Staff and Technical Department Teachers.
Cost
£240
Funding
None available
By the end of this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to the safe use of the bandsaws, pillar drills, band facers and mortice machines.
Knowledge and/or Skills
Outcome 1
Safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of bandsaws, pillar drills, band facers and mortice machines.
Outcome 2
Functions of guards and safety devices.
Outcome 3
Tool setting and preparation of bandsaws, pillar drills, band facers and mortice machines for safe use.
Outcome 4
Operation of bandsaws, pillar drills, band facers and mortice machines and carrying out their functions in a safe manner
Programme
Day 1
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Practical Demonstration: Bandsaw
- Practical Demonstration: Pillar Drill
- Practical Demonstration: Belt Facer
- Practical Demonstration: Mortice machine
- Practical Demonstration: Blade/Belt/Bit/Tool changing procedures on above machines
- Practical Assessment: Blade/Belt/Bit/Tool changing procedures on above machines
Day 2
- Practical Assessment
- Written Assessment
- Plenary session and Q&As
Commitment
Attend on 2 days and undergo both written and practical assessment. It is recommended by BS4163:2022 that a refresher course be undertaken within 5 years.
The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline. Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU. SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway. Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.
