Select, Use and Care for Power Tools

This unit standard supports skills development in the Electrical Engineering, Construction, Generation, Distribution, and Renewable Energy sectors. It promotes career mobility and forms part of a national drive toward economic upliftment and transformation through practical, work-based training.
Select, Use and Care for Power Tools
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Course Overview

This hands-on course equips learners with the ability to select, safely operate, and maintain both fixed and portable power tools used in electrical engineering, construction, and related sectors. Learners will gain practical knowledge that supports workplace safety, tool efficiency, and proper usage aligned with industry standards.

Entry Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of safety procedures (statutory and manufacturer-specific)

  • Industry induction training

  • Basic understanding of electrical safety

  • Competency in the use of hand tools

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Skills you'll gain

  • Select the correct power tool for a task

  • Operate portable and fixed power tools safely

  • Apply statutory and manufacturer safety requirements

  • Perform basic maintenance on power tools

  • Troubleshoot common tool issues

  • Store and care for tools correctly

  • Improve on-the-job productivity and safety

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Outcome

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