type: BadgeClass
id: https://api.badgr.io/public/badges/OPFQK1kmTWiQ1im_p11ycg
name: Hand & Power Tool Safety
image:
  id: https://api.badgr.io/public/badges/OPFQK1kmTWiQ1im_p11ycg/image
description: Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Digital Badge have demonstrated proficiency in the safe use of building and construction power tools. Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Digital Badge have demonstrated retention of the principles guiding the safety and maintenance of hand tools and stationary power tools. Badge earners have demonstrated competence in these principles through combinations of written assessments and in-person demonstrations of tool operations.
issuer: https://api.badgr.io/public/issuers/U5ONQEzNTwy7s7-EK5UrRg
tags: building and construction
tags: critical thinking
tags: mechanical
tags: judgement and decision making
tags: equipment maintenance
tags: equipment selection
tags: operation monitoring
tags: operation and control
tags: troubleshooting
alignment:
  target name: NAHB Hand Tools
  target url: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/standards/buildingtrades
  target description: > Identify and describe the hand tools the carpenter commonly uses. > Use hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner. > Maintain hand tools in suitable working condition.
alignment:
  target name: NAHB Hand Power Tools
  target url: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/standards/buildingtrades
  target description: > State general safety rules for operating power tools. > Describe and safely use the following: circular saws, saber saws, reciprocating saws, drills, hammer-drills, screwdrivers, planes, routers, sanders, staplers, nailers, and power-actuated drivers.
alignment:
  target name: NAHB Stationary Power Tools
  target url: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/standards/buildingtrades
  target description: > State general safety rules for operating power tools. > Describe and adjust a table saw, miter saw, band saw, jointer, drill press, shaper, and bench sander. > Safely operate a table saw, miter saw, band saw, jointer, drill press, shaper, and bench sander.
alignment:
  target name: NAHB Job Site Safety and Construction Aids
  target url: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/standards/buildingtrades
  target description: > Describe the characteristics of job site safety. > Identify personal safety devices used in construction. > Describe the function of various tools and equipment commonly found on a job site.
criteria:
  narrative: ### Formative Assessment Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Digital Badge have demonstrated skill in the safe operation of power tools by achieving perfect scores on online formative parts ID test, safety tests and performance safety checks on the following tools: 1. Drill Press 2. Band Saw 3. Circular Saw 4. Planer 5. Jointer 6. Table Saw 7. Miter Saw 8. Air Compressor 9. Framing Gun 10. Roofing Gun ### Cumulative Assessment Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Badge have demonstrated the successful retention of course learning objectives through the successful completion of BCT 101 Intro to Small Hand and Power Tool Safety Course final exam. Learners are required to earn a minimum score of 80% on the Final Exam. ### Portfolio Project Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Digital Badge have demonstrated proficiency in the safe use of power tools by completing a shop project using hand and power tools in the construction process. ### Demonstration Earners of the Hand & Power Tools Safety Digital Badge have demonstrated the successful retention of course learning objectives through the unassisted demonstration of the safe operations of the following tools: 1. Miter Saw 2. Circular Saw 3. Table Saw