SA004 Smart Awards – Abrasive Wheels Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £125 (ex VAT)

OH Safety in Portadown delivers the SA004 Smart Awards Abrasive Wheels training course for individuals working with abrasive cutting and grinding tools in industrial, construction, utilities, telecoms, and workshop environments.

This accredited course provides learners with essential safety knowledge, practical skills, and awareness of best practice when selecting, mounting, and using abrasive wheels.

Course Aim

The SA004 Abrasive Wheels course aims to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to:

• Work safely with abrasive wheels
• Recognise hazards and minimise risk
• Comply with health and safety legislation
• Follow industry good practice
• Demonstrate safe operation, inspection, and proper handling

The course introduces the risks associated with abrasive wheel use and ensures learners understand how to control them effectively.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Be able to work safely.
• Be able to use an abrasive wheel safely.
• Recognise hazards.
• Know the relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
• Know how to use an abrasive wheel.

Assessment Method

The SA004 qualification includes both theory and practical assessment:

Practical Assessment

Learners must demonstrate safe operation and correct use of abrasive wheels and related equipment.

Theory Assessment

A multiple-choice test covering key knowledge, safety principles, and legislation.

Both assessments must be completed successfully to achieve accreditation.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a Smart Awards SA004 Abrasive Wheels Certificate, valid for 3 years.
A refresher course is required to renew the qualification after expiry.