Posted By Jonathan What can a company do to prove that an employee is or has been trained in for example use of a bench mounted circular saw; as there isnt an actual course available. What are the implications for other tools/equipment in use.

Posted By Frank Hallett Evening Jonathon, try working your way through the following:- First, undertake a training needs analysis to determine what the operatives actually do; 2nd, identify what you want to train them to do; 3rd, determine what you consider to be an acceptable standard of knowledge and skill for a competent operative; 4th, draw up a course to achieve 2 & 3; 5th, draw up the assessment scheme; 6th, find a competent person to present the course; 7th, validate the assessment results; 8th, specify who has achieved the standard and is considered competent. Pay the trainer!! Frank Hallett

Posted By Robert S Woods Contact your local College, they'll find a course or make one up (sorry design and deliver). Bob Ex college teacher.

Posted By philip jones Jonathon, We are accredited to deliver the City and Guilds course for the Safe use of Portable Electrical Power Tools, course no:- 2342 We are also accredited to run the 5 day CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and its 2 day Refresher which has to be undertaken every five years. We currently have promotional rates for these courses, 5 day is £500-00 inc of all fees and the 2 day at £250-00 inc of all fees (Both ex VAT) all courses can be run in-house or as open courses nationally. If you or anyone else on the site would like more information, or would like to request a training prospectus contact me on philip.jones@abco-safety.co.uk Regards Phil