Safety Hand and Power Tools

Course Code: MLWT 104

Academic Year: 2025-2026

This course is an introduction to hand and power tools. Students demonstrate knowledge of safety legislation; lock out and isolation procedures; protective clothing and equipment; confined space procedures; housekeeping rules; and fire, electrical and chemical hazards. Students learn to use skill in the selection, safe use and care of the cutting and noncutting tools used in the trade. They are introduced to correct lifting and hoisting procedures and the safe use of all equipment. The course is delivered in a lab/lecture format.