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NPORS N017 – Abrasive Wheels Hand Held Petrol Driven Cut Off Saw

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NPORS N017 – Abrasive Wheels Hand Held Petrol Driven Cut Off Saw

Course Information

The NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels Hand Held Petrol Driven Cut Off Saw course is designed to provide operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively use cut-off saws fitted with abrasive wheels. The course covers various aspects, including safety, operation, and maintenance.

Who should attend ?

This course is ideal for individuals who use or supervise the use of cut-off saws in their workplace, including construction workers, maintenance staff, and other relevant personnel.
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NPORS N017 – Abrasive Wheels Hand Held Petrol Driven Cut Off Saw Course Aims

The NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels Hand Held Petrol Driven Cut Off Saw course aims to provide candidates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in the safe mounting and selection of abrasive wheels and cutting discs to the official NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) Standard.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
  • A working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook and be familiar with other sources of information available including relevant legislation
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for petrol driven cut off saw
  • Select suitable type of blade relative to the work being undertaken
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up safety zone
  • Prepare the machine for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently
  • Environmental considerations
  • Storage and transport of petrol driven cut off saw
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

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Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.
This highly interactive, practical, and classroom-based Abrasive Wheels Hand-Held Petrol-Driven Cut-Off Saw.

The training course concludes with practical assessments and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.
Our abrasive wheels training course lasts 1 day, and all theory and practical training elements will be covered during this time. Training can be covered nationwide.
There are no formal prerequisites, but a basic understanding of construction and maintenance operations is beneficial. Participants should also be physically fit to handle the equipment.
Assessment typically includes a written theory test and a practical assessment where participants must demonstrate their ability to safely and effectively use the cut-off saw.
Participants should bring personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, gloves, eye protection, and ear protection.

NPORS Operator card or In-House Certification:

Please note that the maximum number of candidates per Abrasive Wheels training course is 6–10 (depending on Accreditation)

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card.

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