The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate an abrasive wheel machine safely.
Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines (disc cutter and cut-off saws).Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions.Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders).Dress a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders).Understand the difference between truing and dressing a wheel (bench grinders).Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond wheel.Identify the main components and understand their functions.Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection.Understand how to select and check abrasive wheels before use.Understand how to handle and store abrasive wheels.Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels.Understand the characteristics of abrasives and their uses.Understand the legislative requirements and responsibilities of abrasive wheel operations.Carry out a risk assessment and implement control measures, including emergency procedures.Identify the health and safety requirements for abrasive wheel operation.At the end of this course, you will be able to: