About this course
Name: Level 2 Award in Abrasive Wheel Safety (Portable and Handheld) (RQF)
Awarding Body: QNUK
Course duration: 3 hours
Assessment: MCQ Paper / Observation / Worksheet
Certification: Successful delegates will be awarded QNUK Certificate
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at employees, or those looking to enter/re-enter the workforce who are using, or likely to use abrasive wheels. Suitable and sufficient health and safety training is a requirement in workplaces and this qualification enables learners to correctly identify, mount and use an abrasive wheel on a handheld or portable tool.
Pre-Requisites:
This qualification is available to those over 18 years.
Content:
This course covers:
- Employer’s and employee’s responsibilities
- Key requirements of work equipment regulations
- Common hazards in relation to the safe use of portable and handheld abrasive wheels
- Common injuries sustained due to the incorrect setting and use of abrasive wheels
- Safety measures used to reduce the risks when using portable and handheld abrasive wheel equipment
- Knowing different types of wheel and their markings
- Pre-use checks
- Mounting and using an abrasive wheel