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AW · Specialist Construction Training
Abrasive Wheels
Safe selection, mounting and use of abrasive wheels and cutting equipment.
- Duration
- Half day
- Delivery
- Classroom / On-site / E-learning
- Certification
- Provider certificate
- Certificate validity
- Typically 3 years
- Locations
- Dates across the UK
- Price
- Price confirmed on booking
About the AW course
Abrasive wheels and cutting equipment cause some of the most serious injuries on site — burst discs, kickback and fragments moving at operating speed. This half-day course covers choosing the right wheel for the machine and the material, mounting it correctly, inspecting for damage and using the equipment with the guards and PPE that keep the operator intact.
Who this course is for
- Operatives using cut-off saws, grinders and disc cutters
What the course covers
- Wheel types and markings
- Inspection and storage
- Mounting and guarding
- Dust, noise and vibration control
- PPE and RPE
Entry requirements
None.
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Available dates
No bookable dates are currently listed for this course. Enquire about your preferred location and week; KVK will confirm availability and price before you book.
AW questions
Who needs abrasive wheels training?
Anyone who mounts, changes or uses cutting and grinding wheels, including consaws and angle grinders.
How often should it be refreshed?
Every three years is common practice, or sooner if equipment or duties change.
Does it include silica dust?
Yes, we cover dust control, on-tool extraction, water suppression and RPE alongside safe wheel use.
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