Level 2 Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time during the day, and the course takes one week to complete. If you use abrasive wheel machines for cutting or grinding at work, this qualification tests your competence. It covers industries including landscaping, construction, demolition, salvage, and workshop environments. You'll be assessed through a practical test with one-to-one verbal questioning.
Who this course is for
If you use abrasive wheel machines for cutting or grinding as part of your work, for example in landscaping, building and construction, demolition, salvage and workshops, this qualification will test your competence.
Entry requirements
You will need to be at least 16 years of age.
What you will learn
You'll inspect abrasive wheels and machines for damage before use.
You'll select the correct abrasive wheel for a given task.
You'll fit and adjust an abrasive wheel safely.
You'll operate an abrasive wheel machine within a specific industrial environment.
You'll identify safe working practices for both bench-mounted and portable hand-held machines.
You'll understand the differences between electric, compressed air, and engine-driven machines.
How you will learn
Training is delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus over one week, with six hours of classroom-based instruction. As soon as the training is complete, you'll take a practical test with one-to-one verbal questioning. The certificate you receive will specify the machine type (bench mounted or portable hand held) and power source (electric, compressed air, or engine driven) relevant to your assessment.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring your own overalls, steel toe-capped boots, and writing materials. Bring lunch or plan to purchase it on-site, as facilities are available at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Groundworker: uses cutting equipment on construction and civil engineering sites.
Landscaper: operates abrasive wheel machines for cutting stone, paving, and edging.
Demolition operative: requires safe cutting and grinding skills on site.
Workshop operative: uses bench-mounted grinding machines in manufacturing or fabrication.
Salvage operative: cuts and separates materials safely using abrasive wheel equipment.
General builder: needs certified competence for on-site cutting work.
What you could study next
CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test: required if you're working toward a CSCS card for site work.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment: builds on site safety knowledge for construction roles.
Level 2 NVQ in Groundworks or a related trade NVQ: combines practical site skills with formal qualification for skilled-worker recognition.
