DISC CUTTER IN ENGLISH - E-LEARNING

About disc cutter training

Disc cutter training in English builds awareness of the risks that can arise when using a cut-off saw. The purpose is to provide a theoretical foundation that helps participants understand why work must be planned and how equipment, materials and surroundings affect the risks. In Swedish, this type of equipment is known as a motorkap.

You study individually online, without travelling to a classroom. Participants have 180 days to complete the course after booking. This makes it possible to fit the learning around work, although employers should still set aside suitable time for participants to concentrate on the content.

Purpose and learning goals

The course aims to improve understanding of hazards, rules and responsibilities during cutting work. This knowledge can help participants recognise situations that need to be assessed before a task starts and understand the reasons behind preventive measures. The training does not replace the machine manual, local instructions or the employer’s assessment of the specific task.

Course content

• Basic occupational health and safety and preventive work.
• Roles, responsibilities, rules and duties.
• Accidents and risks associated with disc cutters.
• Silica and stone dust, including exposure of people nearby.
• Equipment handling, maintenance and checks.
• Planning and carrying out the work.
• Personal protective equipment, sparks and kickback risks.

Risks to the operator and other people

Cutting operations can affect more than the person holding the machine. The course therefore addresses risks to the operator and people working nearby. Dust, fragments and sparks are examples of issues to consider when planning the work area. Understanding these hazards helps explain why the working method, protective measures and instructions must suit the task.

Handling and maintenance

Checks and maintenance form part of safe equipment use. The course provides theoretical knowledge about handling and care, helping participants understand the importance of following the manufacturer’s instructions. The checks required for a particular machine must always be based on its instructions and the workplace’s procedures.

Who is the course for?

The training is primarily intended for people who use a disc cutter or work close to cutting operations. It is also relevant to supervisors, managers and employers who need a better understanding of the risks and their responsibilities. No previous knowledge is required for this online course. Participants need to understand English well enough to follow the training and the theoretical test.

If you have attended disc cutter training before, the course can also help refresh your theoretical knowledge. The training and practical instruction each person needs must be assessed in relation to their tasks, experience and the risks at the workplace.

Swedish rules and employer responsibilities

The employer must assess the risks associated with work equipment and provide the necessary information and understandable instructions. Where equipment presents a particular risk of ill health or accidents, additional requirements apply to who may use it. In that case, the employer must keep documentation of the user’s practical and theoretical knowledge of safe use.

The regulatory information was checked on 22 October 2026 against the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s AFS 2023:11, Chapter 2, Sections 12–14 (in Swedish). A certificate from a theoretical online test does not itself document practical skills.

Location, duration and prerequisites

This is streamed digital distance learning with course content in English. Complete it from a location of your choice, at a time that suits you, within 180 days after booking. The estimated study time is four hours. No previous knowledge is required.

Test, certificate and ID06

After successfully completing the training and theoretical test, participants receive a digital course certificate that can be printed. The certificate covers the theoretical course content. Employers still need to ensure that workers have the practical knowledge required for their equipment and tasks, and document it where required.

ID06 registration

After successfully completing the course, we can register your training certificate in the ID06 Competence Database.

Request a quote and book

Contact us for the current price and help booking disc cutter training in English. Tell us how many participants you would like to book and when you plan to complete the training. Read our booking terms (in Swedish) before booking. You can also contact us for help choosing a course.