Gatemaking and Hanging
Short course
In Gunnislake
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Gunnislake
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Duration
1 Day
Suitable for: Anyone interested in learning the basic skills involved in making a farm 'kit' gate and the techniques used for hanging.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
All trainees must be over 16 years of age and in good health.
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Course programme
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Who should enrol
Anyone interested in learning the basic skills involved in making a farm 'kit' gate and the techniques used for hanging.
Content Summary
Introduction & safe working practices
Selection & care of tools
Manual Handling & safe lifting techniques
Differing local & regional styles
Preparation of wood
Practical demonstrations
Hands - on experience
Practical gate building
Maintenance & repair techniques
The afternoon session is the gate hanging practical
Preparation of hanging & slamming posts
Summary & questions.
Assessment
No formal assessment - practical testing throughout the course
Course Material
Worksheets
Duration
1 day for all users
Type
Workshop & Field use
Certificate
Lynher Training or Lantra Awards certificate of attendance
Validity
Attendance certificate
Pre-requisites
All trainees must be over 16 years of age and in good health.
Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions.
More Info
This course involves some workshop use before going out locally to erect the gatepost and hang the gate.
The style of gate demonstrated on the course will vary according to the local requirements and materials available on the day.
Gloves, Steel toe-capped workboots, overalls, waterproofs.
Tools can be provided or you may use your own (Saws, Hammer, Spanners, etc. Spade/shovel, Pick, Iron Bar, Shove-holers, wire strainers, post basher)
Gatemaking and Hanging