Description

About the Course

Disc cutters, angle grinders and bench grinders are used every day on construction sites and in workshops to cut and shape concrete, stone, steel and pipe. But a wrongly fitted or damaged abrasive wheel can shatter at high speed, and kickback, sparks and dust all cause serious injuries every year. The NPORS N301 Abrasive Wheels course gives you the training, testing and recognised card you need to select, fit and use abrasive wheels safely and legally.

Whether you’re brand new to abrasive wheels or you’ve been using cutting and grinding machines for years, we have a route for you. You can choose a full 1-day novice course or a refresher course.

Key Course Information

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Duration:
  • Course: 1 day
• Refresher Course: Available upon request with proof of previous certification
• Card Validity:
  • NPORS Traditional: 5 years
• Location: Nationwide

Who Is This Course For?

This course is built for anyone who uses, or needs to use, disc cutters, angle grinders or other abrasive wheel machines in construction, civil engineering, utilities, fabrication or maintenance. It’s particularly well suited to:

• New operators looking to get their first abrasive wheels card
• Experienced operators who need a recognised card for site or workplace compliance
• Groundworkers, kerb layers, utilities operatives, fabricators and maintenance staff who cut and grind regularly
• Employers who need their team certified to meet client or insurer requirements

Entry Requirements

• A good working understanding of spoken and written English

What You Will Learn

The course covers everything from choosing the right wheel to cutting safely and storing machines correctly, so you can operate confidently from the start of your shift to the end. By the end, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the risks of the industry and your responsibilities as an operator
• Use the manufacturer’s handbook, other sources of information and the relevant legislation for the machine you’re using
• Identify the main components and key controls and explain what they do
• Carry out pre-use checks in line with manufacturer and legal requirements
• Select and maintain the right PPE for cutting and grinding
• Select the right type of abrasive wheel and machine for the job
• Carry out safety checks at the work area and set up a safety zone
• Prepare the machine for use and operate it safely and efficiently
• Understand the environmental considerations of cutting and grinding
• Store and transport abrasive wheel machines correctly
• Carry out end-of-shift and shutdown procedures

How You’re Assessed

Novice route (1 day): The day covers classroom theory and hands-on practical training on abrasive wheel machines, and at the end of the day you’ll sit the NPORS theory and practical tests. With a maximum of 6 candidates per instructor, you’ll get plenty of time on the machine.

What Card Will I Get?

Pass both tests and you’ll receive one of the following:

• NPORS Traditional Card: valid for 5 years. No HS&E touchscreen test needed.

This card covers the N301 Abrasive Wheels category.

Renewing Your Card

• Traditional Card: no NVQ is required. After 5 years, you’ll retake the test to renew or submit a renewal form to NPORS.

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Check availability, get a quote, or secure your place on the next available course date. Our team will get back to you within one working day.