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Program Overview
Abrasive Wheels (LANTRA)
Overview
This course is aimed at farmers, managers, fitters, foremen, and workers who are required to use abrasive wheels or supervise their use. It is designed to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1999 and Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1998.
Full Description
This course is approved by Lantra Awards and is aimed at farmers, managers, fitters, foremen, and workers who are required to use abrasive wheels or supervise their use. The instructor/student ratio is 1:6.
Who Should Attend?
This course is for farmers, managers, fitters, foremen, and workers who use bench-mounted, hand-held electrical and engine-driven abrasive wheels or supervise their use.
Dates
Dates to be confirmed
Location
Writtle Campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees and Funding
Course Fees
- Standard fee: £275
- Bookings of up to 6 people: £1,400
Entry Requirements
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations; therefore, candidates will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe-capped boots or shoes, gloves, and suitable protective clothing that provides full cover for arms and legs. We strongly recommend also wearing a high-visibility vest.
We have limited equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment); therefore, you are advised to bring your own eye protection, portable angle grinder, and discs.
By making a booking, you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
Faculty
Writtle College
Our courses blend classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialized fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation, and floristry. Our Level 2 and Level 3 programs are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centers and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
