Workforce Skills Support Logo

Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction

Commercial Courses
Home » Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction (Abrasive Wheels)
handheld disc cutter safety in construction

Duration: 6 hours

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 12 classroom

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET3099 - Tier 1: £60 per person

  • CITB Short Course Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction

Course Information

This course is designed for people who may be required to select and mount an abrasive or diamond wheel for use with a petrol-driven cut-off saw (PDCOS) or battery- or electrically powered equipment such as grinders and associated abrasive wheel categories in the workplace, or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills in the use of abrasive wheels.

This is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and practical group exercises.

Client to specify and provide types of equipment and cutting/grinding wheels used were possible to ensure this will meet their specific needs. If practical application/assessment is requested a suitable area for the practical element of the training at the client’s premises is to be provided for using the equipment and materials for practicing the use of the abrasive wheels (blocks, bricks, paving slabs, kerbs, steel components, etc.)
Course Requirements
Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Abrasive wheels theory standard (GET3098 or Refresher GET100) within the last 12 months, failure to have completed the Abrasive Wheels Theory Training within this period CITB Grant Claims will not be accepted by CITB for this course.
On this page
About course aims faq related courses contact us

Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in ConstructionCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with the use of abrasive wheels and ensure they understand their responsibilities under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) in the safe mounting of abrasive wheels and discs on portable machinery and applying the skills to operate the equipment safely.
Everything you need

Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Health & safety regulations
  • Petrol, electric and battery powered machines
  • Storing and transporting
  • Pre-start/post stop inspections
  • Refuelling and recharging
  • Dust suppression and water collection systems
  • Operating machines
  • Safe operating positions
  • Security of cut sections
  • Blade selection and fitment of both abrasive cutting disc and diamond tipped blade
  • Practical application of the safe setting up and using abrasive wheels
  • Theory Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

This is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and practical group exercises, and is delivered to the CITB standards.

The maximum number of delegates for the Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction training is 12. 

Yes, Workforce Skills Support has a limit amount of equipment that can be used for any training that we deliver, this includes Stihl petrol cut off saws, 5" Grinder and 9" Grinder all suplied with Diamond Cutting Blades, also water suppression bottles and 110v transformer. Any other variant in make equipment or types of equipment such as bench grinders, mitre or circular saws, we would request that the client provides these on the day of training.

The Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction course duration is 6 hours.

No, this course will be delivered on a day rate.

Yes, you will receive  a Workforce Skills Support certificate detailing the content of the course that you have successfully achieved and this will be valid for 3 years.

Need more training support?
Get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable team today.
Is your company levy registered?
Are you happy to be contacted for marketing?*
wss logo circle
newsletter
Get notified by subscribing our newsletter
Stay up to date to our latest construction training news & articles