Operating diamond wire sawing equipment

Duration

Minimum

8 hours including assessment time
1 learner and 1 trainer

12 hours including assessment time
12 learners and 2 trainers

Purpose/scope

The purpose of training standard is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to safely and effectively carry out wire sawing operations in concrete and similar materials.

The scope includes:

• Identification of hazards and implementation of risk controls
• Understanding relevant health & safety legislation and industry guidance
• Safe operating procedures for wire sawing systems
• Identification and function of wire saw components
• Installation, tensioning, and alignment of diamond wire
• Knowledge of drive units, pulleys, and cutting paths
• Wire lubrication and cooling systems
• Cutting through reinforced concrete, stone, or metal-embedded structures
• Managing potential risks from wire breakage, and entrapment
• Environmental considerations including water runoff and debris control
• Emergency procedures, isolation protocols, and incident response
• Routine maintenance, inspection, and fault identification
• Waste management and site reinstatement

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 practical training

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

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 Demonstration of Skills End Test
• Learner Theory End Test