Introduction to Handheld Tools and Power Tools short course
Nationally accredited qualification
8 weeks
(6 weeks accelerated)
Online learning
+ practical workshop
UQ Gatton
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.
How you'll learn
You'll complete online modules before attending a two-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.
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Use hand tools | MEM18001 |
| Use power tools/handheld operations | MEM18002 |
These units of competency can provide credit towards a range of manufacturing and engineering qualifications, from certificate III to diploma level.
Entry requirements
- Have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent.
- Completed three prerequisite units within:
- MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
- MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM16006 Organise and communicate information.
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
2024 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.7 MB) (includes student support and policy information)
- Full fee: $695
- UQ staff/student: $645
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
