Accreditation
BAF
Accreditation
BAF
Course duration
Half Day
Certificate valid for
3 years
Our Abrasive Wheels Training Course is intended for those who operate, supervise or manage the use of angle grinders and cut off saws.
Accredited by BAF (British Abrasives Federation), the sole UK accredited training body for the safe use of professional abrasives.
This Abrasive Wheel course is intended to give all levels of staff the information and training they need to make sure that they are aware of current health and safety requirements and legislation and to prevent workplace injuries, promote safer working practices and improve workplace culture when working with Abrasive Wheel and associated apparatus.
The aim of this course is to provide staff with sufficient knowledge to use and maintain abrasive wheel equipment safely, covering:
In order to ensure the interaction between the learners and the tutor is spread evenly and effectively, and to ensure the courses are fully delivered in accordance with the Scheme rules, the maximum number of learners allowed on a course is ten.
Short theory test on types of Abrasive Wheels, identification and inspection Inspect, set up and break down of an angle grinder with an Abrasive Wheel.
Upon successful completion learners will be issued with an Essential Site Skills Abrasive Wheels Awareness digital certificate valid for 3 years.
ESS also offer a 1 day Abrasive Wheel - Practical Cutting & Grinding course. This course is ideal for those employers/employees who want to ensure they have full confidence when using a variety of grinders, cutters, saws and other equipment associated with Abrasive Wheels.