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Compliance & Risk

Abrasive Wheels Video Based CPD Certified Online Course

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work.

Duration100 minutes
LevelIntermediate
AccessLearn online at your own pace
Course content11 modules
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About this course

What the Abrasive Wheels course covers

Abrasive Wheels is taught entirely online, so there is nothing to attend and no start date to wait for. There are 11 modules to work through, and most people give it 100 minutes in total. The pace is entirely yours: sit it in an afternoon or spread it over a month.

The course works through Introducing Abrasive Wheels, The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel, The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels and Abrasive Wheel Safety. There are 7 further modules beyond those, listed in full on the Modules tab.

The provider grades it intermediate, so it moves through the fundamentals quickly rather than teaching them. We list 98 Compliance & Risk courses, of which 46 sit at Intermediate. Its study time is about mid-range for the subject. CPD accreditation is included, so the training evidences itself for an appraisal or an inspection.

What this course is not: It is not an awareness course: if the subject is completely new to you, something introductory will be better value.

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Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Abrasive Wheels is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 11-module plan starts with Introducing Abrasive Wheels and The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for managers, supervisors and the person who ends up owning compliance whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Inspections and Course Summary as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Introducing Abrasive Wheels and The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, Other Wheel Markings acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Inspections and Course Summary is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 100 minutes; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. No fixed access period is stated in the validated course facts; ask us before enrolling if a deadline matters to your plans. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. The course carries a CPD accreditation reference; still check that your employer or professional body accepts this exact course for the purpose you have in mind.

Full course details from the training provider

Abrasive Wheels  Online Course

IIRSM & CPD Approved

COURSE DESCRIPTION

There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing.

Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery.

This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.

DEMO VIDEO

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introducing Abrasive Wheels
Module 2:The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
Module 3:The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
Module 4:Abrasive Wheel Safety
Module 5:Safe Speeds
Module 6:Other Wheel Markings
Module 7:Storage and Handling
Module 8:Checking and Testing
Module 9:Training and Certification
Module 10:  Inspections
 Module 11: Course Summary

Duration:
100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You’re free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that’s convenient.

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What if I don’t pass the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  • Module 1: Introducing Abrasive Wheels
  • Module 2:The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
  • Module 3:The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
  • Module 4:Abrasive Wheel Safety
  • Module 5:Safe Speeds
  • Module 6:Other Wheel Markings
  • Module 7:Storage and Handling
  • Module 8:Checking and Testing
  • Module 9:Training and Certification
  • Module 10:  Inspections
  • Module 11: Course Summary
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