This fully accredited workshop-based practical training covers the following planer/thicknesser machines, in line with The Design & Technology Association’s guided hours for Initial Training:

• Surface Planer (2 hours)
• Thicknesser (2 hours)

Note 1: When Refresher Training is required, D&TA’s guided hours for surface planer and thicknesser machines can be reduced to 1 hour each.

A typical day runs from 08:30-16:00 including the starter and plenary tasks, and it is also preferable that this training takes place at your own school/college (using your own specific machines and equipment) where possible.

During the training both aspects of your machine are discussed in depth when undertaking a ‘mini audit’ and a range of maintenance activities are also carried out, as required.

Following the session delegates will receive a digital download pack which includes current legislation, guidance materials and a range of editable H&S resources.

All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.

Note 2: Planer/Thicknesser Health & Safety Training courses are also regularly hosted at other centres (accessed via Upcoming Events), which is more cost effective if only one or two members of staff require S8HS training.