SA004 – Safe use of Abrasive Wheels

Who is the SA004 - Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels training for?

This accreditation is aimed at those working on the telecoms network, including suppliers and contractors who are using abrasive wheels as part of their job role.

What will you learn?

The SA004 - Abrasive Wheels course will teach you how to work safely when using an abrasive wheel and recognise hazards to reduce the risk of accidents. This Smart Awards accreditation aims to give learners knowledge, understanding and basic skills in the safe use of abrasive wheels. It introduces learners to the hazards and risks involved with abrasive wheels operation, and to comply with health and safety legislation.

Abrasive Wheels Course Learning Objectives:

• Be able to work safely
• Be able to use an abrasive wheel safely
• Recognise hazards
• Know the relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice

Streetworks

Please be aware the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires at least one person on site to hold a Street Works card to work on the highway.

This Smart Awards accreditation is based on a pre-requisite that any work on the highway requires appropriate Street Works accreditation to be held by an individual working on site, and that this individual is qualified to check that the planned provision of footways, traffic lanes and safety zones determined by the site survey meets with the requirements of the site location and approved procedures and practices required by the NRSWA 1991.

Some companies’ policies may vary where more than one person on site is required to hold a valid Street Works card.

Confined Spaces

This accreditation does not qualify an individual to enter a confined space. Those individuals who need to enter confined spaces MUST hold appropriate accreditation/accreditation to enter confined spaces. Any references made in this material to confined spaces are for information only and to make learners aware of the risks and presence of gases that may also be present in confined spaces.

You will be assessed, via your theory and practical assessments, on the following criteria:

• Work safely at all times and comply with regulations, directives and guidelines with regards to H&S
• Follow correct specifications and determine what has to be done and how the machine will be set to achieve this
• Mount and set the required work-holding devices, work piece and cutting tools
• Set the machine tool operative parameters to achieve the component specification
• Check all the safety mechanisms are in place and equipment is set correctly for the work required
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that you cannot solve
• Know the specific safety precautions to be taken when setting up work-holding devices and grinding wheels
• Your duties and responsibilities under 'The Abrasive Wheels Regulations'
• The hazards associated with setting and operating grinding machines
• How to start and stop the machine: in normal and emergency situations
• The importance of ensuring that the machine is isolated from the power supply before mounting grinding wheels and work-holding devices
• The importance of keeping your work area clean and tidy and wearing the appropriate PPE
• Basic operation of various grinding machines and the typical operations hey can perform
• How to handle and store grinding wheels safely and correctly
• Terminology used in relation to the activities
• The range of work-holding methods and devices used on grinding machines
• Methods of mounting and setting a workpiece in or on the work-holding devices and the tools and equipment that can be used for this
• How to check that the grinding wheels are in a safe and serviceable condition
• The methods of mounting and securing the grinding wheels onto the machine spindles
• Methods of forming the wheels to the required profile

On receiving payment for your SA004 - Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date (this course is completed over 1 day)
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Entry Requirements

This accreditation is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is capable of reaching the required standard. There are no formal entry requirements and Smart Awards will not restrict access on the grounds of prior academic attainment, age, employment, geographic location or any other grounds. There are no barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equality. It is expected however that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with both the theory and practical assessments.

Assessment

The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

• Practical Assessment - where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks
• Theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions

Certification

This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years, you will then need to complete a refresher course to renew your qualification.

Please download the course overview below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like an overview sent to you, please fill out the form below.

Below is a list of our current locations for the SA004 Smart Awards Certification.

Got a group? We have a network of locations that we can use for group bookings, contact a member of the PPS team to find out how we can help you.

Hampshire

The Hampshire training location is in the town of Tadley, just north of Basingstoke.

Please download the course overview below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like an overview sent to you, please fill out the form below.