Hand & Power Tools
Cut-Off Saw Operator Training
SAQA-aligned cut-off saw operator training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Cut-Off Saw Operator course?
This Cut-Off Saw Operator Safety Training course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate handheld cut-off saws (rotary saws) in the workplace.
Course outline
What the Cut-Off Saw Operator course covers, module by module.
- Cut-off saw safety legislation
- Legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Main components and structure of cut-off saws
- Safety precautions for cut-off saw operators
- Safety precautions related to the machine and work environment
- Safe operating procedures for rotary and handheld cut-off saws
- Operational maintenance of cut-off saws
- Mounting and checking abrasive wheels
- Refuelling procedures and fuel safety
- Checking spark plugs and air filters
- Basic adjustments and safe storage of equipment
- Hazard identification and risk control measures
- Formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course (novice learners)
- Summative theoretical and practical assessment at the end of the course
- Learners not yet competent will receive guidance on identified developmental areas
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Cut-off saw safety legislation
- Legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Main components and structure of cut-off saws
- Safety precautions for cut-off saw operators
- Safety precautions related to the machine and work environment
- Safe operating procedures for rotary and handheld cut-off saws
- Operational maintenance of cut-off saws
- Mounting and checking abrasive wheels
- Refuelling procedures and fuel safety
- Checking spark plugs and air filters
- Basic adjustments and safe storage of equipment
- Hazard identification and risk control measures
- Formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course (novice learners)
- Summative theoretical and practical assessment at the end of the course
- Learners not yet competent will receive guidance on identified developmental areas
Who should attend
- Operators who use petrol-driven cut-off saws to cut concrete, steel and pipe
- Roadworks, pipe-laying and construction cutting teams
- Workers who need training in abrasive wheel mounting and cut-off saw safety
- Site supervisors responsible for safe cut-off saw operation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cut-Off Saw Operator course cost?
The course costs R700 per person and runs over one day. It is aligned to Unit Standard 10255, Select, use and care for power tools, at NQF Level 2. Daily classes run with no waiting period, online, at our Midrand and Durban centres, or on site at your premises. Group prices are negotiable, so email info@rehtraining.co.za for a quote.
What does the cut-off saw course cover?
It covers cut-off saw safety legislation and the legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the main components of cut-off saws, and safe operating procedures for rotary and handheld machines. You also learn to mount and check abrasive wheels, refuel safely, check spark plugs and air filters, and do basic adjustments and safe storage.
Do I need any qualifications before I can do this course?
No, you do not need prior qualifications. The course starts with cut-off saw safety legislation and the legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, so you build the background knowledge as you go. Novice learners write a formative theoretical assessment at the start, and everyone does a theoretical and practical assessment at the end.
Is the training practical?
Yes. The course ends with a summative theoretical and practical assessment, so you demonstrate your skills on the machine. Learners who are not yet competent receive guidance on the areas they need to develop before they can pass. The practical work covers mounting and checking abrasive wheels, refuelling and safe operating procedures.
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