Abrasive Wheels Certification

Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive wheels are popular with engineers, builders, welders, electricians and project managers. However, their use significantly increases your exposure to on-site accidents. This becomes even more prominent without adequate safety procedures in place for their use.

This course will provide the relevant introductory information required for you to use abrasive wheels safely. This will allow you to minimise and avoid the various injuries and dangers associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

 

What you will learn

  • What abrasive wheels are and the different types that are available
  • The dangers associated with the use of abrasive wheels
  • The responsibilities of manufacturers, employers and employees using abrasive wheels
  • The importance, component and step-by-step process of performing a risk assessment
  • Best practice associated with the use of abrasive wheels, including handling and storage, wheel mounting, guards, wheel speed and wheel inspection
  • How to prevent other hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels such as fire risk, dust inhalation, vibration risk, eye and face injuries, and noise control

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Abrasive Wheels Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 5 modules and should take 3.5 hours. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Abrasive Wheels Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 3.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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