Strained Wire Fencing

Strained Wire Fencing
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Who should enrol
Anyone interested in learning the basic skills involved in strained wire stock fencing techniques. This course teaches to Agri-Environment scheme standards as required by DEFRA (eg. Countryside Stewardship)

Content Summary
Introduction & safe working practices
Selection & care of tools
Manual Handling & safe lifting techniques
Differing local & regional styles
Practical demonstrations
Hands - on experience
Maintenance & repair techniques
Summary & questions

Assessment
No formal assessment - practical work throughout the course

Course Material
Lantra Awards Workbooks

Duration
1 Day

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
The style of fence 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 (Spade/shovel, Pick, Iron Bar, Shove-holers, wire strainers, post basher, fencing pliers).