This practical one-day course provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate petrol and battery-powered cut-off saws and correctly select and use abrasive wheels.

Designed for construction and civil engineering environments, the course combines essential safety knowledge with practical demonstration and observed operation of equipment.

Course Content

Learners will cover:

Hazards and risks
Cut-off saws and machine safety
Energy management
Reactive forces
Cutting wheels and blades
Safe selection and use of abrasive wheels
Practical demonstration
Practical observed task

Course Information

Duration: 1 Day
Minimum Age: 17+
Assessment: Knowledge assessment and practical observed assessment
Location: Liverpool Street Works Centre, Liverpool

Who Is This Course For?

The course is suitable for anyone who operates, or is expected to operate, a petrol or battery-powered cut-off saw as part of their work.

It is particularly relevant to workers within:

Civil engineering
Groundworks
Construction
Utilities
Highways
Street Works
Landscaping and associated trades

Practical Assessment

Learners will be required to demonstrate the safe use of cut-off saw equipment and complete an observed practical task in addition to the knowledge assessment.

Certification

Successful learners will receive certification for completion of the NOCN Assured course.

Company Bookings

Need to train several members of your workforce?

Liverpool Street Works Centre provides training for civil engineering contractors, construction companies, utility providers and highways organisations across Liverpool, Merseyside and the North West.