British Abrasives Federation (BAF) Accredited Abrasive Wheel Training.
Our Abrasive Wheel Training Courses are:
- British Abrasives Federation (BAF) Accredited.
- Delivered by our own Accredited Instructors (who are machine operators).
- Tailored to Suit the Specific Machines that you use.
Our Abrasive Wheel Courses:
- Will Comply with Government COVID Secure Guidance (if the training is on your site then suitable facilities will need to be provided).
- Will Include a Theory Session with Machine Specific Information (can be delivered online or on your site).
- Will Include Practical Assessments in Small Groups (to reduce social contact).
Courses Available:
- Angle Grinder.
- Petrol Cut-Off Saw.
- Chop Saw.
- Bench/Pedestal Grinder.
- Precision Grinding.
If you use more than one machine type, then we can teach any combination of the machines listed above.
The theory part of the training can now be delivered via an online webinar or on your site still if you prefer.
If the theory training is conducted on your site then the room provided must be large enough for the number of trainees plus the instructor and allow for 2m social distancing or 1m+ ( if only 1m+ then face coverings will have to be worn for the session).
If you decide to use the online option for the theory part of this course, then this must all be watched and a theory test completed before we attend your site for the practical assessments.
The practical training is an integral part of an abrasive wheel course this part of the course cannot be successfully completed virtually.
“There is no substitute for thorough practical training in all aspects of the mounting and use of abrasive wheels.” Source HSG17 “Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels”.
The practical element of the training will be conducted on your site but in small groups of a maximum of 3 people at a time and taking approximately 45 minutes to complete each group.
The practical training will include: wheel changes, dressing of the wheels where required and an operator competency assessment.
The abrasive wheel training course that you require needs to be relevant to your operators and the types of machines that they use.
All of our courses are accredited by the British Abrasives Federation (BAF) and have been designed by us with guidance from industry experts.
Our abrasive wheel training courses are delivered by expert instructors who have decades of teaching experience between them and they are also experienced abrasive wheel machine operators.
Tell us at the time of booking and we can ensure the training you receive is relevant to the machines that you use.
Our abrasive wheel courses will create awareness of the hazards associated with working with abrasive wheels.
We will also provide you with advice and recommendations on making sure that your use of abrasive wheels is as safe as it can be.