Abrasive Wheels Training in Cheltenham

Abrasive Wheels Training Near Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a major town in Gloucestershire with a strong construction and infrastructure sector. Our NPORS training courses are popular with Cheltenham-based contractors and site workers needing plant operator certification. Our NPORS abrasive wheels training is available to operators and businesses in Cheltenham and throughout Gloucestershire.

Our training centre is approximately 7 miles north-east of Cheltenham town centre via the A4019 and A435. The M5 Junction 9 provides direct access from the south.

About This Course

Under PUWER Regulation 9, employers must ensure that any worker who changes or mounts an abrasive wheel is trained to do so safely. Our Abrasive Wheels Training course is a practical, one-day programme covering disc grinders, angle grinders, cut-off saws, and bench grinders used in construction and engineering.

What You'll Learn

• Types of abrasive wheels and their markings
• Hazards — bursting, kickback, and noise
• PPE requirements for abrasive wheel use
• Safe mounting procedures and speed checks
• PUWER Regulation 9 obligations
• Inspection, storage, and handling of wheels

Who Is This Course For?

Any worker who uses, changes, or mounts abrasive wheels including angle grinders, disc cutters, or bench grinders. This course is suitable for Cheltenham-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.