BOOKINGS: Abrasive Wheels

Service Description

our abrasive wheels courses are accredited by LANTRA or NPTC – and it's all designed to fit your individual needs. Plus, the training courses are recognised by HSE, so you can ensure you're complying with the right legislation. The legal bit: Anyone using abrasive wheels in the workplace must have proof of adequate training from a qualified person. They must also have periodic updates for this training. None of this is optional, either, it's the law and it applies to volunteers, employed and self-employed people. Our abrasive wheels courses are designed to be delivered at your place of work with your own machine(s), so your equipment and facilities will need to be available for the entire course. If it's easier, though, we can arrange a different venue, or you can come to one of our sites in Devon or Wales for your abrasive wheels training. COURSE LENGTH: one day COURSE OBJECTIVES: Legislation; PPE requirements; risk assessment; safety awareness and basic maintenance of machine; classification of wheels, marking systems, inspection and components; mounting, adjustment, truing, dressing and fault finding; correct use of different machine types. COURSE NEEDS: Suitable machines and a selection of wheels with appropriate power supplies and tools for adjustment; the operator's manual for machine(s) provided; an indoor workshop area with adequate lighting and a work-bench suitable for using machines; suitable seating for the theory session. TRAINEES WILL NEED: A packed lunch and non-snag, non-flammable clothing appropriate to the weather conditions (you should not wear fleece type material), strong work boots, safety goggles, ear defenders and gloves. You will also need access to the appropriate Operator Manuals. Prices shown include LANTRA registration and certification. We also provide NPTC assessment only – please contact us for details. This takes approx. 2 hours per person. It is for experienced operators of abrasive wheels requiring an update certificate to comply with Health & Safety legislation. It assumes suitable equipment is available at the venue and that candidates have prior operating experience and do not require training, or have existing but expired certificates. Catch-up abrasive wheels training can be arranged at an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: minimum course age is 16yrs.