Duration: Half day
Location: Delivered on-site nationwide
Dates: Call 01623 287830
Minimum numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)
Maximum numbers: 12 classroom
Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT
Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.
Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification
Certificate Validity: 3 years
CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A
Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.
Trusted by 1,000+ CITB levy-registered firms
Net Cost to You
£283.50 + VAT
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)
Net Cost to You
£945 + VAT
Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available
Please note:
This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered:
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site
This is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
Maximum numbers: 12 classroom
We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.
What to expect:
The Abrasive Wheels With Practical course is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and practical group exercises.
Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.
This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 to 4 hours).
The maximum number of delegates for the Abrasive Wheels with practical course is 12 face-to-face.
No, this course will be delivered on a day rate and can be paired with another half day course on the same day for the day rate specified for the course.
There are no mandatory renewal or refresher for this standard.
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.)
The Abrasive Wheels with Practical 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.
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.
Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.
To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:
For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.
No, however we do have similar courses that are grant eligible for the CITB Levy. Refer to our courses for Abrasive Wheels Theory and Handheld Disc Cutter Safety in Construction.
Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course.
While it is not a regulated qualification, it is designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.
Yes, the certificate will have an expiration date of 3 years from completion date of the course.
(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.
Check availability & pricing. Call us on 01623 287830.