Code: UHT

Duration: 12 Hours

Synopsis:

This course is developed to enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills in carrying out preparation of work activities, usage of hand tools, correct handling faulty and/or unsafe hand tools and performing maintenance checks of hand tools.

 

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, learners will be able use hand tools to produce work according to the specifications.

 

Course Outline:

The knowledge and abilities covered in this course include:

Knowledge:

  • Hand Tools
    1. Hand Saw
    2. Hammers & Mallets
    3. Pliers
    4. Cutters
    5. Penknife
    6. Screwdrivers
    7. Wrenches
    8. Allen Keys
    9. Electrical Drills
  • Handling, care and storage of hand tools
  • Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Common faults and defects in hand tools

Abilities:

  • Use hand tools to produce work to specifications
  • Correctly handle faulty and/or unsafe hand tools
  • Perform routine maintenance checks of hand tools

 

For Whom:

Suitable for machine operators, production floor operators, machine specialists, planners, craftsman and assemblers.

Entry Requirements:

Participants are assumed to:

  • Have a basic knowledge of the manufacturing sector;
  • Have a basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements;
  • Be able to follow written and oral work instructions;
  • Be able to listen, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 3 and above;
  • Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System (ESS) level 3 and above.
Training Medium:

This course is conducted in English/Mandarin.

 

Training Methodology:

This course is delivered through lectures, group activities, hands-on and demonstration.

 

Assessment Methodology:

Practical assessment is conducted at the end of the course.

 

Certification:

A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded to trainees upon completing and passing the assessment. Otherwise, a Certificate of Participation will be issued to those who attained a minimum attendance of 75%.