courses
Torquing & Integrity of Bolts
Duration 1-2 Hours
Topics Covered:
- What is torque and why is it required?
- Precautions when torquing
- Checking calibration of torque wrench
- How to set torque wrench
- How to use torque wrench
- Torque sequence
- Torque method
- Practical torquing demonstration
- Practical torquing practice
Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels – PUWER regulations
Duration ½ Day
Topics Covered:
- Power point presentation on safe use of abrasive wheels
- Grinding safety video
- Safe changing of abrasive wheels
- How to avoid wheel breakage
- Course Questionnaire
- Practical training on changing wheels
Machine Safety Course – Lathe and Radial Drill
Duration 2hrs to 3 hrs
Topics Covered for lathe:
- General health and safety principles
- Work holding devices
- Setting speeds and feeds
- Tooling
- Use of steadies
- Thread cutting
- Use of the tailstock
- Maintenance
Topics covered for Radial Drill:
- General health and safety principles
- Description and function of machine
- Hazards arising from machine
Electrical Upskilling Course
Duration – 1 or 2 day courses available
Topics covered:
- Electricity at work regulations
- IET Wiring regulations
- Control of hazardous energy (Lockout Tagout)
- Basic Electrical Principles
- Electrical Circuits
- DC Supplies
- AC Supplies Single Phase
- AC Supplies Three Phase
- Transformers
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Contactors and Relays
- Control Circuits
- Electrical Safety
- Cables and Protection
First Aid courses
Duration – 1 or 2 day courses available
- 1 day refresher
- 2 day training