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Operate Explosive Powered Tools Course

Formerly known as

Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course

Operate Explosive Powered Tools
  • 8 Hours
  • In-Person Classes
  • 6 Third Lokyang Road (Joo Koon)
  • $142.62 (Incl. GST)
  • Languages Available:

English

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For enquiries, please reach out to enquiry@sg-akc.com, or contact us at 6690 5555.

Course Details

Operate Explosive Powered Tools Course | Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course

Course Overview

Operate Explosive Powered Tools, formerly, Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course trains personnel to safely operate explosive-powered tools.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • State the safety requirements of the WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations
  • Identify the types of explosives-powered tools and principal parts of explosive-powered tools
  • Identify correct power selection and positioning
  • Select the correct type of charges/fasteners for various types of base materials
  • Carry out pre-operation safety checks for tools and accessories
  • Operate explosive-powered tools safely
  • Load and unload cartridges
  • Execute troubleshooting procedures and emergency response procedures
  • Clean, maintain, and store explosive-powered tools and accessories after use
  • Perform routine checks and clean tools and accessories
  • Perform fixing to concrete and steel
  • Perform tool disassembly and reassembly
  • Identify hazards related to explosive-powered tool operation and implement control measures

Prerequisites:

Before beginning this course, it’s essential to have the following:

  • Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy Level 3 and above.
  • Not be visually handicapped which includes color blindness.
  • ESS WPLN Level 4 or equivalent
  • Must wear Safety Shoes during the Practical session.

Learning Units:

The competency units are listed as follows:

  • Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Acts and Regulations
  • Duties and responsibilities of an explosive-powered tool operator
  • Fundamentals of explosive-powered tools
  • Fastening system and its application
  • Explosive-powered tool operational safety
  • Explosive-powered tool workshop practice

Certifications Granted:

WSQ (SOA) Statement of Attainment (e-certificate) will be issued for the courses conducted in English only.

Additional Details:

Course Code:
TGS-2020503422

Please click here for the Nett fees with SSG Training Grant for the Singaporean and Singapore PR learners.

WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009 Only operator to use tool Regulation 13. It shall be the duty of the employer of a person who uses a tool or the principal under whose direction a person uses a tool, to ensure that the person is qualified to be an operator.

Last Updated: 07/10/2024
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