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Abrasive Wheels Training

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This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. 

There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing. 

Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery. 

What does the Abrasive Wheels online course cover?

This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.

Approved by

iirsm and CPD

Course Modules

Module1
Introducing Abrasive Wheels
Pass percentage required:70%
Module2
The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
Pass percentage required:70%
Module3
The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
Pass percentage required:70%
Module4
Abrasive Wheel Safety
Pass percentage required:70%
Module5
Safe Speeds
Pass percentage required:70%
Module6
Other Wheel Markings
Pass percentage required:70%
Module7
Storage and Handling
Pass percentage required:70%
Module8
Checking and Testing
Pass percentage required:70%
Module9
Training and Certification
Pass percentage required:70%
Module10
Inspections
Pass percentage required:70%
Module11
Course Summary
Pass percentage required:70%

Recommended system requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
  • Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1 Gb+ RAM
  • Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)