This fully accredited practical training covers the wide range of workshop machinery, tools and equipment that is most commonly used by learners in schools and colleges.

As such equipment needs clear guidance for safe use, the Design & Technology Association recommends the Secondary Materials Health & Safety Training course a must-have for anyone delivering teaching (or supporting learners) in the following areas:

• Hand Tools
• Drilling Machine
• Guillotines, Shears & Trimmers
• Off-Hand Grinding Machine
• Sanding / Linishing Machines
• Mortiser
• Polishing (Buffing) Machine
• Power Fret / Scroll Saw
• Power Hacksaw / Metal Cutting Bandsaw
• Heat Processes: Brazing
• Heat Processes: Forging
• Heat Processes: Low Temperature (Pewter) Casting
• Heat Processes: Soft Soldering (Electronics)
• Plastics Processes: Injection Moulding & Extrusion
• Plastics Processes: Strip Heater & Vacuum Former
• Portable Power Tools (Drills & Sanders only)

Note 1: Each of these individual areas takes approx. 1 hour to complete and it is usually possible to cover up to 6 areas in a full day as a ‘bespoke’ training course that is tailored to your particular needs.

A typical day runs from 08:30 to 16:00, including starter and plenary tasks.

During the SMHS training, each machine or piece of equipment is discussed in depth when undertaking a ‘mini audit’ and a range of maintenance activities are also carried out, as required.

After the session, delegates receive a range of editable digital H&S resources, current legislation and guidance materials.

All the activities meet current D&T Association Training Standards.

Book today to ensure your team is confident and compliant when using workshop machinery, tools and equipment – practical, hands-on training delivered by experienced D&T Health & Safety Consultants.

Note 2: Courses are also regularly hosted at other centres (see Upcoming Events), which can be more cost-effective if only one or two members of staff require SMHS training.