Course Type | Occupational Relevance | Course Duration | CITB Short Qualification Grant | Course Delivery Method | Certification Type |
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Abrasive Wheels Theory Training (Handheld Disc Cutter) | Operative and Craft Supervision | Half day | Tier 1 - £60 | Classroom | CITB Standard |
Abrasive Wheels Theory Training Refresher (Handheld Disc Cutter Refresher) | Operative and Craft Supervision | Half day | Tier 1 Refresher - £30 | Classroom, Remote | CITB Standard |
Abrasive Wheels With Practical | Operative and Craft Supervision | Half day | Not Grant Eligible | Classroom | WSS Certification |
Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction (Abrasive Wheels) | Operative and Craft Supervision | 1 day | Tier 1 - £60 | Classroom | CITB Standard |
Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction Refresher (Abrasive Wheels Refresher) | Operative and Craft Supervision | Half day | Tier 1 Refresher - £30 | Classroom | CITB Standard |
NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels - Hand Held Cut Off Saw | Operative and Craft Supervision | 1 day | £120 | Classroom | NPORS |
NPORS N301 – Abrasive Wheels | Operative and Craft Supervision | 1 day | £120 | Classroom | NPORS |
High quality training minimises the risk of serious injuries and accidents involving abrasive wheels as a result of misuse of tools leading to failures of cutting wheels or blades shattering and equipment kickbacks.
Workers learn how to handle and operate tools such as angle grinders and petrol cut off saws efficiently, reducing wear and tear.
Training helps in raising awareness to avoid damage to property and equipment, lowering repair and insurance costs.
Skilled use through successfully completing abrasive wheels courses leads to better results, especially in precision tasks like cutting tarmac, concrete or steel.
Compliance with health and safety laws (e.g., Health And Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), HSE construction industry standards within the UK) is mandatory.
It will raise awareness for workers to understand the importance of regular checks, preventing malfunctions and downtime.
Trained workers are more confident and effective, increasing overall site productivity and courses can be tailored to cover abrasive wheels used within the organisation and by completing the course it will lead to industry recognised certificate of attendance.
Training includes awareness of dust control, noise hazards, and vibration exposure, helping to protect workers from respiratory issues and long-term physical strain.
(Includes up to 12 delegates – enquire for details)
🛠 Abrasive Wheels (Theory + Practical)
✅ Delivered at your premises
✅ 70% funded via CITB Employer Network
✅ Add a practical bolt-on to theory based grant-eligible training
Limited availability – book now to secure your training date!
*Price based on CITB Employer Network funding. T&Cs apply.
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