Training
The Value of Knowledge
Our future is important, Makita knows this and so is proud to be the only tools manufacturer to offer training in the use of any and all power tools from within it’s National Training Centre in Milton Keynes.
In fact, Makita is the first company to provide a full City and Guilds course, to ensure that everyone is able to use any power tools in the correct fashion within the workplace and the home.
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Interactive safety training for everyone. Click here for more info
Training
Running for a minimum of a day, dependant on the amount and kind of tools covered, the course will go over important points like health and safety, risk assessment, arm vibration syndrome (the cause of and symptoms) and the safe operation and use of portable, electric power tools.
Training is universal; it doesn’t just apply to Makita brand tools, and is open to all within the construction industry as well as teachers and other school/college trainers.
Below is information on the courses we offer. If you would like anymore information please phone our training team on 01908 211678 or email training@makitauk.com
| Course | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
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General product course |
1 or 2 days | |
|
Outdoor power power product course |
1 or 2 days | |
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Electric service course |
1 or 2 days | |
|
Service course |
1 day | |
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Outdoor power service course |
2 days | |
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Correct and safe use for handheld power tools |
1 or 2 days | |
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Correct and safe use for handheld power tools instructors course |
2 days | |
|
Abrasive wheel training |
½ day in house OR ½ day on-site | |
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Abrasive wheel instructors course |
2 days | |
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Anti-vibration technology |
1 day | |
|
Gas nailer user course |
½ day in house OR ½ day on-site |
Makita is proud to support our young competitors in the World Skills Championships, sponsoring the Great Britain team during the 2005 Helsinki finals and we will continue to do so in the next Championships in London 2011.
Visit worldskills.org for more information on the World Skills Championships



