At Dangle Academy
in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we deliver an industry-standard Abrasive Wheels Training Course designed specifically for those working in construction, maintenance, and industrial environments. This course ensures that workers using cutting, grinding, or polishing equipment are fully trained to do so safely, legally, and competently.
Our abrasive wheels course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction, helping attendees identify risks and understand the correct procedures for the use, handling, and storage of abrasive wheels and related equipment.
The course is a combination of practical and theory training.
Abrasive WheelsCourseInformation
Abrasive WheelsTraining Duration
Half - Day (4 Hours)
Key modules of the Abrasive WheelsCourse are?
This course is designed to give participants the essential skills and knowledge to select, mount, use, and inspect abrasive wheels safely in the workplace. The course is aligned with current UK health and safety regulations, including the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
What You’ll Learn in a Abrasive WheelsCourse?
Key topics covered include:
Legal requirements and responsibilities under PUWER
Types of abrasive wheels and their applications
Hazards and risks associated with abrasive wheels
Selection, inspection, and use of grinding and cutting tools
Mounting procedures and safety checks
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and best safety practices
Safe operation of angle grinders and bench-mounted machines
Identifying defects and preventing wheel failure
Storage and handling of abrasive wheels
Who Should Attend a Abrasive WheelsCourse?
This course is ideal for anyone required to use abrasive wheels in their day-to-day work, including:
• Industrial paint technicians
• Maintenance and engineering teams
• Construction workers
• Fabricators and welders
• Site supervisors and safety officers
No previous experience with abrasive wheels is required.
By the End of the Abrasive Wheels
Training, Attendees will be able to;
Understand the legal and safety requirements relating to abrasive wheels
Identify different types of wheels and their correct usage
Safely inspect, store, and handle abrasive wheels
Correctly mount and set up abrasive wheels to prevent accidents
Operate equipment with confidence and awareness
Abrasive WheelsTrainingCourse Prerequisites
This course is suitable for both beginners and experienced operators. However, there are a few key requirements for participation:
Minimum Age: Delegates must be at least 18 years old, or meet the minimum working age for their specific industry and role.
Physical Fitness: Attendees should be physically able to handle, mount, and operate abrasive wheels equipment safely. This includes tasks such as lifting wheels, using handheld tools, and working in potentially noisy or dusty environments with the correct PPE/RPE.
Basic English Language Skills: As the course includes both theoretical content and practical demonstrations, participants must have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions, read safety signage, and complete the assessment.
Abrasive WheelsAssessment& Certification
At Dangle Academy, our Abrasive Wheels Training Course includes both theoretical and practical assessments to ensure delegates leave with the competence and confidence to use abrasive wheels safely and legally in the workplace.
Assessment Format Delegates will be assessed through a combination of: ✅ Continuous observation during practical exercises
✅ Multiple-choice theory test covering key course content
✅ Demonstration of safe wheel mounting and operational techniques
✅ Verbal Q&A to confirm understanding of safety responsibilities and procedures Our instructors provide guidance throughout, and feedback is offered during the session to support learning and improvement. Certification Upon successful completion of the course, each delegate will receive a:
🎓 Abrasive Wheels Safety Training Certificate • Valid for 3 years • Accredited and recognised across the UK • Issued by Dangle Academy, with trainer registration and certification number included • Suitable for employer health & safety records and site audits
This certificate serves as documented proof of compliance with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), demonstrating that the delegate has been adequately trained in the safe use of abrasive wheels.
Refresher Training While certification is valid for 3 years, annual refreshers are recommended—especially for high-risk environments or where abrasive wheels are used regularly. Refresher sessions can be arranged on-site or at Dangle Academy.
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Dangle Academy, in Belfast, where we train you to Reach the Unreachable!
