How long does it take?

About 45 to 60 minutes, in 5 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion once you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers) and your practical video passes its review. It shows your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£24 per person in the UK (£20 + VAT) or €35 in Ireland, VAT included. The review of your practical video is included.

Abrasive Wheels with Practical Assessment

Name: Abrasive Wheels with Practical Assessment
Price: 24 GBP

Wheel types and markings, storage, the ring test, mounting, guards and PPE, with an inspection video you send in.

Practical video + review included

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An angle grinder cutting metal, with sparks — Photo: Cemrecan Yurtman on Unsplash

About 45 to 60 minutes
5 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 15 questions
Practical video, reviewed
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Workers who use, inspect or change discs and wheels on grinders and cut-off saws.

The 5 modules

Print the syllabus

01
The law and the hazards of abrasive wheels
Abrasive wheels are used for grinding, cutting and finishing on bench grinders, angle grinders and cut-off saws.
02
Types of wheels and their markings
Using the right wheel for the machine and the job is the first defence against breakage.
03
Storage, handling and inspection
Wheels can be damaged long before they are mounted: dropped, stored badly or exposed to damp.
04
Mounting and safe use
Correct mounting and safe working habits prevent most abrasive wheel accidents.
05
Practical assessment: your inspection video
To finish, you show that you can carry out the pre-use checks and the mounting steps safely.

Course content based on the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and HSE guidance HSG17.

The practical assessment

To finish, you upload a short video of you checking a wheel and the grinder before use, with the machine unplugged, straight from your phone in the last module, or send a link to it on YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox. The course assessment team checks it against the points taught in the course and either passes it or tells you what to practise, and you can send another video at no extra cost. You get your certificate once both the final test and the video pass. An uploaded video is private and deleted 90 days after it is reviewed.

The final test

15 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 5 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Abrasive Wheels with Practical Assessment

Ready once your final test and practical video pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£24

£20 + VAT per person

£24 in the UK (£20 + VAT per person) · €35 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 5 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Abrasive Wheels with Practical Assessment course, the final test with free retakes, the review of your practical video and your certificate.

£20 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about abrasive wheels

Who is this course for?: Workers who use, inspect or change discs and wheels on grinders and cut-off saws.
How long does it take?: About 45 to 60 minutes, in 5 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
How does the practical assessment work?: In the last module you upload a short video of you checking a wheel and the grinder before use, with the machine unplugged, straight from your phone, or send a link to it on YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox. The course assessment team watches it and either passes it or tells you what to practise and asks for another video, at no extra cost. An uploaded video is private and deleted 90 days after it is reviewed.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion once you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers) and your practical video passes its review. It shows your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £24 per person in the UK (£20 + VAT) or €35 in Ireland, VAT included. The review of your practical video is included.