This course is primarily intended to provide learners with the knowledge and skills for the safe use and maintenance of fixed workshop machinery and tools. The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade changing and the inspection and cleaning of dust extraction systems. The essential underpinning knowledge and skills gained here will be invaluable during employment or further study.
Dates:
Audience
School Technical Support Staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre but there must be evidence that learners have undergone training in the use of fixed workshop machinery. This training can either be college, school based or through a craft apprenticeship.
Rationale
This course forms part of a suite of competency based CLPL for support staff.
Course Leader
Duncan Lamb
01383 626070
duncan.lamb@sserc.scot
Cost
£360
Funding
None available
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Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) as they relate to both safe use and maintenance of work equipment
- Demonstrate understanding in the Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) in maintenance of equipment and fixed machines.
- Demonstrate an understanding of safe lock off procedures and safe procedures when lock off is not possible
- Identify and use the correct personal protective equipment needed for individual machine maintenance.
Why Should You Attend?
Further your knowledge on safety procedures and good working practices for fixed workshop machinery.
Programme
Day 1
Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations
Close examination of the individual regulations and how they apply to machines in use within an education environment.
Application of the regulations as they apply specifically to maintenance
Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
Examination and discussion of the Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
Examining generic and specific machine tool maintenance
Maintenance procedures – Safe system of Work
Examination of the Maintenance Procedure
Lock – Off procedure and paddlocks
Completing Record Cards
Emergency Stop System Maintenance
Regime and records for regular checks of emergency stop systems (Room / Machine)
Day 2
Machine Tool Maintenance
Practical Work – candidates carry out machine maintenance, using corrct procedures, completing record cards in work book.
Practical Assessment: Maintenance
Circular Saw
Planer Thicknesser
Bandsaw
Bandfacer
Hobby Dust Extraction
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Day 3
Machine Tool Maintenance
Practical Work – candidates carry out machine maintenance, using correct procedures, completing record cards in work book.
Practical Assessment: Maintenance
Circular Saw
Planer Thicknesser
Bandsaw
Bandfacer
Hobby Dust Extraction
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Revision Session
Questions and answer – overview of main points
Answers and discussion – hand tools and power tools maintenance
Written Assessment
45 minute question paper
Plenary & Evaluation
Question and answer / feedback / contact details
Commitment
Attend on 3 days and undergo both written and practical assessment. It is recommended that a refresher course be undertaken every 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.
