Hire of cutting and grinding machines (abrasive wheels)

Duration

Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours

Purpose/Scope

The purpose of this standard is to give the candidate an understanding of the Abrasive Wheels regulations and the hire of this equipment under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). It will focus training on all aspects of correct hire procedures, basic maintenance, service inspections, pre and off hire checks, recording requirements and the correct mounting, setting and use of cutting and grinding machines using abrasive wheels and cutting/grinding discs.

Scope:

• regulations and legal obligations
• storing and handling abrasive wheels and cutting discs
• examining and testing equipment and wheels/discs for damage
• pre and off hire checks
• removal of wheels/discs
• selection, testing & mounting of new wheel/disc
• resetting rests & guarding
• PPE selection & usage
• demonstrating and instructing in the use of, safe operation
• hazard awareness
• inspecting and recording procedures.

Occupational Relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative
• supervision
• management and leadership

Candidate Pre-requisites

There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard.

Instruction/ Supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following statement may be included as guidance within the standard where necessary.

The following delivery method may not be used in the delivery of this standard:

• e-learning

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the Training Organisation can meet the requirements of the Training Standard. Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB Quality Assurance team.

Renewal

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.

Approval Date

March 2019

Review Cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning Outcomes

Additional information about this standard

• Health and Safety Executive guidance: Safety in the use of abrasive wheels (HSG17) http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg17.htm
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm
• Hire Association Europe Safety Instruction leaflets: 0205 Floor saw (petrol), 0206 Floor saw (diesel), 0207 Floor saw (230v), 0210 Cut off saw (2 stroke), 0221 Masonry saw bench (4 stroke), 0222 Masonry saw bench (110/230v), 0311 Chop saw, 0401 Angle grinder, 0403 Abrasive wheels, 0421 Cordless angle grinder.