Abrasive Wheel Instructor

Course Content

• The requirements under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

• Issue and discussion of approval advisory literature.

• Hazards arising and precautions to take.

• Methods of marking abrasive wheels.

• Methods of storing, handling and transporting, inspection and testing

• The functions of abrasive wheel components. Balancing abrasive wheels.

• Proper methods of dressing abrasive wheels. The adjustment of rests.

• Building a two-way relationship with your audience.

• The need for effective communication skills and feedback in presentations.

• Methods of presentation - developing the presentation to suit the audience.

• Training Presentation Media; their purpose and use.

• Developing a lesson/ presentation plan, Preparation for presentation - presenting the right image.

• Presentation skills and techniques, Potential pitfalls of carrying out a presentation.

• Assessment – 20 minutes presentation

• Assessment - Practical

Course Objectives

• To understand the requirements of Abrasive Wheel Safety and associated legislation. To show an understanding of the practical aspects of mounting and safe use of abrasive wheels.

• To build up an understanding of methods of training presentations to groups, its planning, implementation and evaluation.

• To be able to develop a training presentation session.

• To appreciate the range of training presentation media available and gain practice in their use.

• To be able to deliver an effective training presentation using a range of presentation aids and preparation.