Abrasive Wheels Online
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.
This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, storage and handling, and much more.
Abrasive Wheels Online Training
Course Modules
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| Abrasive Wheels | 1 | Introducing Abrasive Wheels | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 2 | The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 3 | The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 4 | Abrasive Wheel Safety | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 5 | Safe Speeds | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 6 | Other Wheel Markings | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 7 | Storage and Handling | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 8 | Checking and Testing | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 9 | Training and Certification | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 10 | Inspections | 70 |
| Abrasive Wheels | 11 | Course Summary | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Who Should Take This Abrasive Wheel Course?
This course is suitable for anyone who uses abrasive wheels in their work activities.
The course is particularly relevant for those who use bench grinders, pedestal grinders and angle grinders. Although the training doesn’t cover the use of specialist grinding machines, the health and safety information throughout the course is still applicable.
This course has been written at an introductory level and no pre-requisite training is required. The experience of using abrasive wheels would be advantageous.
This certified online training is ideal for people working in positions such as, but not limited to:
- Engineer
- Builder / Floor Layer / Bricklayer
- Electrician
- Carpenter / Joiner / Fitter
- Site / Project Manager
- Welder
Certification
Certification
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 3 years. We will print this recommended renewal date on your certificate.
Benefits of Online Training
Approved by RoSPA
Approved by the CPD Certification Service
Enrol and start today, so no need to wait
Takes approximately 100 minutes to complete online
Works on any device that can access the internet
Has all the training materials that you need, so no hidden fees
Includes the end of course test at no extra cost
Allows free re-sits of the test if you do not pass the first time
Enables you to download a certificate when you pass the test
The fast, efficient, effective, and low-cost way to learn
Aims of the Course
Upon completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Identify the main types of abrasive wheels and their equipment, and will understand the hazards and risks associated with them.
- Understand the legal requirements placed on manufacturers, employers and employees for the safe use of abrasive wheels.
- Know how to carry out a risk assessment for the safe use of abrasive wheels.
- Be aware of the control measures needed to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with abrasive wheels, including harmful dusts, vibration, noise, fire and electrical risks.
- Understand how to safely handle, store, mount, use, dress and inspect the main types of abrasive wheels.
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