Abrasive Wheels

This course is suitable if you need to become proficient in safely operating an Abrasive Wheel machine. The training has been developed for those who already hold an operator ticket and wish to refresh their learning are able to via our Remote learning delivery.

COURSE CONTENT

• Abrasive Wheel Safety and the Law
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The Abrasive Wheel
• Speed
• Inspection, Handling, Transportation and Storage
• Machine and Wheel Components
• Bench Mounted Grinder
• Handheld Electric Driven Grinder/Disc Cutter
• Bench Mounted Cut-off Saw
• Handheld Engine Driven Disc Cutter
• Theory Assessment
• Practical Assessment

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• Hearing Protection
• Safety Goggles CE EN 166B or spectacles CS EN 166F for bench mounted grinder only
• Respiratory Equipment FFP3 or P3 rated as appropriate
• Gloves
• Fire retardant, 100% cotton overralls Non Snag outer clothing
• Steel toe capped protective shoes or boots
• High-visibility clothing may also be appropriate

Resource Requirements:

• Workbench space
• Material to grind
• Bench Mounted / Handheld Electric / Handheld Electric Grinder equipment must be PAT tested if over a year old
• some spare discs
• a dressing tool

Remote Refresher Training and Assessment:

Learners should either be working and have working colleagues or family members who can support live video streaming on their phone or tablet.  They must have access to the relevant machinery. There should be a first aider on site if the employer is required to have one.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates over 16 years

FURTHER INFORMATION:

www.lantra.co.uk / https://www.nptc.org.uk/

course can be accredited by LANTRA or City & Guilds NPTC.

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting

General Winching Theory and Practice

Emergency First Aid at Work