Use hand and power tools – RIISAM203E
Using hand and power tools can be hazardous. This course gives you the skills and knowledge to safely use hand and power tools in a wide range of occupations. Learn how to plan and prepare for work, select and use hand and power tools, clean up the work area and dispose of materials.
Course Overview
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.
The course covers:
- Key policies, procedures and documentation required to use hand and power tools, including those relating to:
- work health and safety procedures
- environmental issues
- emergency procedures
- compliance with safety data sheets and required records
- Equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations, including:
- hand tools, including cutting tools, tightening tools, impact tools, digging tools, measuring tools, clamping tools
- power tools, including hammers, saws, drills, screwdrivers, grinders, wrenches, planers, sanders, scalers
- Associated materials with hand and power tool use
- Energy and power sources
- Use of industry and worksite terminology.
The nationally recognised qualification RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools, is delivered under a third-party agreement by V.E.T. Centre (QLD) on behalf of All States Training RTO #32577.
All States Training RTO #32577 is the Registered Training Organisation that issues certification upon successful completion of the accredited course.
Course Outcomes
It is expected that participants should acquire knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
- Plan and prepare to use hand and power tools
- Select and use hand tools
- Select and use power tools
- Conduct housekeeping activities
Course Duration
This course takes 1 day of face-to-face classroom and practical training/ assessment.
What to bring on the day
Each person will need to bring the following:
- Steel cap work boots
- Ear and eye protection
- Safety gloves
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Why do this course?
Using hand and power tools is a potentially hazardous activity that carries the risk of injury, particularly if not operated correctly. This course teaches you how to avoid the dangers of incorrectly using hand and power tools.
This course is necessary for workers who use hand and power tools as part of their work routines.
