IT’S BEST TO ‘BE SAFE’ WITH MAKITA UK

Several hundred students attending Guildford College of Further & Higher Education, in Guildford, Surrey, are benefiting from Makita UK’s invaluable Be Safe training modules. The College caters for students of age 16+ undertaking full-time and part-time studies including apprenticeships and degree level courses. For students on construction related courses, Makita UK, Britain’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, has started to deliver a series of Be Safe modules centred around construction site applications.

'Several hundred students attending Guildford College of Further & Higher Education, in Guildford, Surrey, are benefiting from Makita UK’s invaluable Be Safe training modules. The College caters for students of age 16+ undertaking full-time and part-time studies including apprenticeships and degree level courses. For students on construction related courses, Makita UK, Britain’s number 1 professional power tool manufacturer, has started to deliver a series of Be Safe modules centred around construction site applications.

These informative 1.5hr City & Guilds-approved Correct and Safe Use of Electrical Power Tools, provide an introduction in safety practice for good workshop and site practice. The Course includes the correct way to select and handle power tools, health and safety and PPE policy on site.

“It is important to give these students an easy-to-understand course in basic machinery safety and selection,” says Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager, Makita UK. “The students will receive some practical training during their courses but it is vital that they appreciate the risks and processes related to powerful equipment such as drills, drivers, wrenches, circular saws, angle grinders and many more pieces of equipment in our Construction Be Safe seminars which brings a fresh approach to this important training.”

The first constructions modules have been delivered and several more are scheduled in the months ahead. From January 2019 and onwards the October 2018 apprenticeship intake will also benefit in the courses. This training is completely free of charge and certificates of training are awarded by Makita for all participating students.

“After attending the Makita Be Safe workshops our electrical, plumbing and construction students were given generous hands-on experience testing some of Makita’s leading cordless machinery. Linking with Makita UK has been really valuable for our students in showcasing safety but also the benefits of choosing quieter and more sustainable options for their core equipment needs,” says Richard Dewing, Associate Principal Curriculum and Head of Campus – Guildford College.

Simultaneously, Makita’s highly popular Outdoor Be Safe modules are being delivered at the Merrist Wood campus within in the Guildford College group. These are being delivered to students attending land-based courses including grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture with day-release apprentices also attending from January 2019 onwards.

Bookings can be made by downloading the fax-back form from the Makita website makitauk.com/training.html or email leads@makitabesafe.com. Makita will contact the College in each case and make arrangements directly.

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