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24

Jan
2024

Safe Use of Fixed Classroom Machinery All Events

Event Start: 09:00

Event Finish: 17:00

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: 29-30 May 2024

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

Audience

School Technical Support Staff and Technical Department Teachers.

Location

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.

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.

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