Power Tool Practical Seminar
Key Information
Duration:Half Day (4 Hours)
Maximum Attendees: 12
Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace
Practical guidance for the safe initial use and operation of common power tools in the workplace.
This course provides practical, risk‑based guidance for the safe setup, initial running, and operation of common power tools in the workplace.
Learners are introduced to key hazards and controls, including pre‑use inspections, guarding, electrical and battery safety, correct handling and body stance, PPE selection, and basic post‑use care.
Aligned to HSWA duties and good‑practice guidance, the course supports safer work practices during induction or refresher training.
Examples of tools we can deliver training on:
- Drills
- Circular Saws
- Grinders
- Sanders
- Jigsaws
- Impact Drivers
- Ratchet Gun
- Cordless Drills
- Reciprocating Saws
- Nail Guns (some models)
- Air Nailers
- Staplers
- Spray Guns
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Identify common hazards associated with the initial operation of power tools.
- Carry out pre-use inspections and basic functional checks in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrate safe operating practices when using selected power tools.
- Apply appropriate risk controls, including PPE selection and safe work positioning.
- Explain basic post‑use care, storage, and fault‑reporting requirements.
Entry Criteria:
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All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
Power Tool Practical Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Power Tool safety training in New Zealand.
- Select the correct power tool for the task
- Carry out pre-use inspections
- Identify common hazards associated with power tools
- Operate portable power tools safely
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain safe work areas
- Prevent common power tool injuries
- Clean, inspect and store power tools correctly after use
