UQ Skills

Program details: Introduction to Handheld Tools and Power Tools

Learn how to safely use handheld and power tools in a workshop or onsite with the Introduction to Handheld Tools and Power Tools short course.

This ASQA-accredited qualification will give you foundation-level skills and knowledge to use handheld tools, power tools and fixed power tools for handheld operations in a range of general engineering applications.

You'll learn how to:

  • determine the job specifications, safety requirements and appropriate handheld tools and power tools needed for a task
  • select and operate handheld tools and power tools for general engineering applications
  • apply tool safety and maintenance practices for the use and storage of tools.

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How you'll learn

You'll complete online modules before attending a 2-day onsite practical workshop at UQ Gatton.

Assessment

Online quizzes and a skills portfolio assessment.

Start date

This program can be run for cohorts on request. Contact us for details. Minimum numbers required to go ahead.

You must have:

  • successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent
  • completed 3 prerequisite units within:
    • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
    • MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
    • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information.

All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Create your USI

You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.

Resources

2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 7 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).

 

  • Full fee: $695
  • UQ staff/student: $645
Units of competency
CourseCourse code
Use hand toolsMEM18001
Use power tools/handheld operationsMEM18002

    These units of competency can provide credit towards a range of manufacturing and engineering qualifications, from certificate III to diploma level.