Abrasive Wheels Training
NPORS Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A)
Our half-day NPORS-accredited Abrasive Wheel course is designed for anyone who operates, supervises or manages the use of Abrasive Wheels in the workplace.
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Introduction To The Course
What Does Our NPORS Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A) Cover?
Our NPORS-accredited Abrasive Wheels training course focuses on the safe and correct use of abrasive wheels and associated equipment (including angle grinders and bench grinders) in the workplace.
This is an awareness-level course delivered in a classroom setting, covering a comprehensive syllabus of essential knowledge for anyone who works with or around abrasive wheels. It is suitable for construction workers, metalworkers, tradespeople, and anyone responsible for supervising or managing their use.
We can also deliver this training to an in-house standard if your organisation prefers an unaccredited option. Please contact us to discuss.
Course Technical Details
NPORS Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A) Licence Details
Candidates should have a good understanding of written and spoken English. No previous experience of working with abrasive wheels is required to attend this course.
Our Abrasive Wheels Awareness course covers the following:
- Health and safety legislation overview
- Hazards, risks, and control measures associated with abrasive wheel use
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) responsibilities
- Types of abrasive wheel machines and their safe use applications
- Resin and vitrified bonded abrasive wheel selection, marking, identification, and inspection
- Correct inspection, setting, and adjustment of flanges, guards, and accessories
- Pre-use equipment safety checks
- Correct mounting of abrasive wheels on angle grinders, bench grinders, and saws
- Setting up and safe operation of abrasive wheels on grinders
- Safe techniques for cutting and grinding
Please note: This is an awareness course and does not include any practical operation of abrasive wheels. If hands-on training is required, please contact us to discuss your options.
The NPORS Abrasive Wheels Awareness course concludes with a multiple-choice question paper. Delegates who successfully complete the assessment will be awarded an NPORS-accredited Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A) qualification, valid for 5 years.
Courses run regularly at our purpose-built safety training centre in Blackwood, South Wales, ideally situated for delegates travelling from across the region.
Our centre is within easy reach of Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil, Brecon, Hereford, and Bristol, making it a convenient choice for both individuals and teams.
We can also deliver this course at your own premises if preferred. Please contact us to discuss on-site delivery and costs.
NPORS Abrasive Wheels qualifications are valid for 5 years.
Operators wishing to reinstate their qualification would need to attend a Refresher course.
This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding.
We are a CITB-approved training organisation and can assist with accessing this grant.
Next available date
Thursday15 October2026
NPORS Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A)
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- Starts12:00 to 16:00
- Length1 day
- VenueHOV Safety Training, Blackwood
£120per person, includes VAT & exam fees
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Our NPORS Abrasive Wheels Awareness (N301A) course is suitable for individuals who are working with or around Abrasive Wheels as part of their job role.
This could include construction workers, metalworkers, tradespeople and more.
This course is half a day in duration, approximately 3.5 hours.
The cost is £100 + VAT per person, which includes NPORS certification fees.
Yes, this course is approved for CITB Levy Funding.
We are a CITB-approved training organisation and can assist with accessing this grant.
