Description

About the Course

Petrol and battery cut off saws are used on almost every groundworks, utilities and paving job to cut kerbs, slabs, blocks, pipe and concrete. But a spinning abrasive wheel at full speed can kick back, shatter or throw debris in an instant, and cut off saws cause serious injuries on UK sites every year. The NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels – Hand Held Cut Off Saw course gives you the training, testing and recognised card you need to operate one safely and legally.

Whether you’re brand new to cut off saws or you’ve been using one 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:
  • Novice 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 operates, or needs to operate, a hand held cut off saw in construction, civil engineering, groundworks, utilities or landscaping. It’s particularly well suited to:

• New operators looking to get their first cut off saw card
• Experienced operators who need a recognised card for site compliance
• Groundworkers, kerb layers, paviors and utilities operatives who cut materials regularly
• Employers who need their team certified to meet client or principal contractor 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 and saw to cutting safely and storing equipment 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 cut off saw 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 petrol cut off saw work
• Select the right type of abrasive wheel and battery or petrol cut off saw for the job
• Carry out safety checks at the work area and set up a safety zone
• Prepare the saw for use and operate it safely and efficiently
• Understand the environmental considerations of cutting work
• Store and transport abrasive wheels and battery or petrol cut off saws 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 a hand held cut off saw, 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.