Strimmer / Brushcutter

Short course

In Gunnislake

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Gunnislake

  • Duration

    1 Day

Suitable for: Anyone using a Stimmer or Brushcutter for work purposes. Operatives should have a certificate of basic training.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Gunnislake (Cornwall)
Oakleigh House, Hoopers Lane, PL18 9NN

Start date

On request

About this course

All trainees must be over 16 years of age and in good health.

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Course programme

Strimmer / Brushcutter

Who should enrol
Anyone using a Stimmer or Brushcutter for work purposes

Content Summary
Introduction & aims
Pre-use checks & risk assessments
Familiarisation with the machine and working parts
Routine maintenance
Head changing & maintenance
Daily / weekly checks
Protective clothing
Starting & pre-use checks
Practical demonstrations & safe use
A Safe working area
Safe working practices
Storage & transport.
Legislative issues.
Assessments

Assessment
Practical assessment with short questions at end of course

Course Material
Manufacturers handbook, maintenance manual, HSE guidelines, Lantra Workbooks.

Duration
1 day for experienced users (3 years experience recommended) 2 days for less experienced users.

Type
Workshop & Field Use

Certificate
Lantra awards certificate of basic training.

Validity
Valid for 5 Years.

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
It would be expected that attendees would bring their own equipment, however, some equipment is available for hire - please enquire. NPTC assessments are available if required.

Chainsaw helmet or similar, visor / goggles, gloves, Steel toe-capped workboots, loose non-snag work overalls. Also strimmer with Brushcutter head in good working order,fuel, tools & manual, 2 passport photo`s.

Strimmer / Brushcutter

Price on request