Diamond tipped segmented blades safe use and handling

Duration

2 hours
Including assessment time
One learner and one trainer

3 hours
Including assessment time
12 learners and one trainer

Purpose/scope

This standard aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to safely select, handle, operate, and maintain diamond tipped segmented blades used in construction and civil engineering. It covers equipment compliance, operational safety, risk management, and UK regulatory requirements to ensure safe, efficient cutting practices on-site.

Scope:

This course covers the key principles of diamond blade technology, correct blade selection for specific materials, operational safety, and legal compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations. It includes:

• Introduction to diamond tipped segmented blades and their applications
• Blade selection based on material, environment, and equipment
• Safe mounting, inspection, and use of blades
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and risk control measures
• Relevant UK legislation (e.g., PUWER, COSHH)
• Practical demonstrations and fault identification
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Q&A and knowledge assessment

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• a blend of face to face and e-learning (independent learning using an on-line platform)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Recognised Organisation

Drilling and Sawing association

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal

Renewal every 3 years

Classification 

Mandatory Renewal

Additional information about this standard

This standard has been established using the Drilling and Sawing Association: code of practice.

Training delivered in line with this standard may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and can be used to assess existing skills and knowledge for formal qualification or certification purposes.

• Manufacturers manual
• DSA code of safe working practices
• DSA Training videos
• Learner Theory End Test