Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines
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Lantra qualifications are government approved, recognised by employers and insurers and are suitable for all abilities, from novice through to experienced operatives aged 16+. On completion of courses a photographic ID card and certificate for the completion of the course are provided.
Lantra qualifications are valid for life however best working practices evolve and it is advised to take refresher courses every 3 – 5 years to keep up to date.
LANTRA ABRASIVE WHEEL MACHINES
This Lantra awards course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate abrasive wheel machines safely, protecting both you and those around you.
The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to four days.
COURSE INFORMATION
On completion of this course, you will have proved your ability to:
- Identify the health and safety requirements for abrasive wheel operation
- Carry out a risk assessment and implement control measures, including emergency procedures
- Understand the legislative requirements and responsibilities of abrasive wheel operations
- Understand the characteristics of abrasives and their uses
- Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels
- Understand how to handle and store abrasive wheels
- Understand how to select and check abrasive wheels before use
- Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection
- Identify the main components and understand their functions
- Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond wheel
- Understand the difference between truing and dressing a wheel (bench grinders)
- Dress a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders)
- Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders)
- Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions
- Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines (disc cutter and cut-off saws)
- Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is for you if you need to become proficient in safely operating an abrasive wheel machine.
This course contains some practical activity and requires a minimum level of fitness.
ASSESSMENT
The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
- Abrasive Wheel Safety and the Law
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- The Abrasive Wheel
- Speed
- Inspection, Handling, Transportation and Storage
- Machine and Wheel Components
- Bench Mounted Grinder
- Hand Held Electric Driven Grinder/Disc Cutter
- Bench Mounted Cut-off Saw
- Hand Held Engine Driven Disc Cutter
- Theory Assessment
- Practical Assessment.
CERTIFICATION
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.
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