LANTRA Awards Abrasive Wheels Course

This one day LANTRA course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate an abrasive wheel machine safely for cutting and/or grinding operations, protecting both you and those around you.

Course Ref:	ABW02
Duration:	1 Day
Max. Candidates:	6
Awarding Body:	Lantra
Price:	£250.00 Plus VAT

Course details PDF

Dates & availability

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

This course is for you if you need to become proficient in safely operating an abrasive wheel machine.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

100% cotton or cotton-rich coveralls, with legs and arms covered for cutting and/or grinding with indoor equipment. Safety footwear

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates need to be dressed appropriately in worktype clothing, a pair of work overalls and safety footwear (not wellington boots or trainers) and bring reading glasses if required.

This is an Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course, meaning the training and final assessment are combined into a single course. The instructor provides instruction and practice, and then assesses the learner's skills during the course itself, so there is no separate, independent assessment to gain the qualification.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded an electronic certificate. These are sent to your booking co-ordinator within 10 working days. Candidates can access all their certificates on LANTRA's Learner Hub. https://www.lantra.co.uk/learner-hub

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

For the practical element of this course, we will require an indoor workshop type space with workbenches and vices, minimum of one vice per two candidates together with bench mounted grinder, handheld disc cutter, bench mounted cut off saw, handheld engine driven disc cutter.
100% cotton or cotton-rich coveralls, with legs and arms covered for cutting and/or grinding with indoor equipment
Safety footwear
Respiratory protective equipment (FFP3 graded dust mask)
Leather apron (bench mounted grinder)
Respiratory protective equipment (FFP3 graded dust mask)
Eye protection (CE EN166 B) and full-face protection
Hearing protection, with appropriate single number rating (SNR)
Safety helmet and safety gloves (leather or rawhide).

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able 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.

Pre requisites for this course

The ability to read and comprehend English.
Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
>16 years old
Specified PPE

I understand that these are all required to take the course.

Dates and availability

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Start Date	Duration	Location	Availability
07/01/2026	1 Day	Greenway Training Centre	1 Space
02/03/2026	1 Day	Greenway Training Centre	4 Spaces
20/03/2026	1 Day	Greenway Training Centre	6 Spaces

Locations

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Guiting Manor Farm

Winchcombe Road,
Guiting Power,
Nr Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire
GL54 5UX

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LANTRA Awards Abrasive Wheels Course

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