Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals who require the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate hand held cut off saws fitted with abrasive wheels, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice in the workplace.
Course Objectives
Participants will develop competency in the following areas:
- Understanding legal responsibilities and safety requirements for using hand held cut off saws with abrasive wheels
- Identifying different types of abrasive wheels and their applications in cutting operations
- Recognising the hazards and risks associated with hand held abrasive wheel use, and implementing appropriate control measures
- Selecting, inspecting, and mounting abrasive wheels in line with manufacturer’s instructions and legislative requirements
- Conducting pre-use checks and routine maintenance to ensure equipment safety
- Demonstrating safe and effective operation of hand held cut off saws for various cutting tasks
- Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct fit and maintenance
- Managing safe storage, handling, and transportation of abrasive wheels and equipment
- Responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies involving abrasive wheels
Duration
1 day
Maximum Delegates
6
Entry Requirements
Learners must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates