Abrasive Wheels Training in Tewkesbury

Abrasive Wheels Training Near Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury is our home town — Vally Plant Training is based at Newton Farm Business Park, Ashchurch, just outside Tewkesbury. Local operators and contractors benefit from our convenient central Tewkesbury location. Our NPORS abrasive wheels training is available to operators and businesses in Tewkesbury and throughout Gloucestershire.

Our training centre is located at Newton Farm Business Park, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 7BE — just off the A46 near the M5 Junction 9 interchange. We are one of the most accessible plant training centres in the region.

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 Tewkesbury-based operators and businesses across Gloucestershire.