Abrasive Wheels Course

This online course is supplied by VideoTile Learning and offered through Phoenix STS. VideoTile’s current course catalogue records the following recognition for its Abrasive Wheels course: IIRSM Approval [Also Meets Irish Legislation]. The supplier’s course recognition is separate from Phoenix STS activities accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Certificate and assessment requirements are stated on this page.

Course Overview

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is essential. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting.

About This Course

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is essential. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting.

They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing. Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use.

For this reason, it's important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery. This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.

Using this course in Ireland's construction sector

This online course can support Irish construction, maintenance, facilities, contractor and site-support teams. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, documented training records or structured awareness before local instruction.

The course should be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, site rules, risk assessment, method statement, supervision arrangements and any practical competence required.

For construction topics, online learning is strongest when it supports site induction, toolbox talks, supervision and task-specific instruction rather than replacing them.

Phoenix STS presents the course content, assessment requirements and certificate details on this page, so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

Where the topic involves a physical task, equipment, hazardous material or site condition, employers should use the online course alongside practical instruction, local controls and competent supervision.

Course information

It covers wheel anatomy, hazards, safe speeds, markings, storage, handling, checking, testing and inspections. Each of the eleven modules requires a 70% pass. Learners whose duties include working with abrasive wheels also need further practical training.

Certificate and completion evidence

After successful completion of the course and assessment, the online course platform issues a certificate. It identifies Phoenix STS Ltd as the issuer and records the learner's name, course title, award date and a validation code. The supplier certificate records 3 CPD units. This is an awareness course only. Learners whose duties include working with abrasive wheels also need further practical training.

Supporting guidance for abrasive wheels training

Abrasive wheels training is linked to specific Irish work-equipment requirements. The important issue is that the learner understands the hazards, correct use, mounting, guarding and authorisation arrangements that apply to the equipment being used.

Phoenix STS links to the Irish regulatory source so employers can check the basis for training and authorisation before relying on the course inside their safety statement or local system of work.

Useful guidance links

Irish Statute Book abrasive wheels requirements.

HSA General Application Regulations.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Abrasive Wheels Course course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, workplace risks and any practical competence needed.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but it should be supported by local procedures, supervision, practical instruction or competency checks where the topic or role requires them.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page. After successful completion of the course and assessment, the learner receives a certificate through the online course platform.

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