Basic Stonewalling Techniques

Short course

In Gunnislake

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Gunnislake

  • Duration

    1 Day

Suitable for: Anyone interested in learning the basic skills involved in stonewalling techniques - suitable for farmers, contractors, estate workers & landscape gardeners. This course teaches to Agri-Environment scheme standards as required by DEFRA (e.g. Countryside Stewardship)

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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Basic Stonewalling Techniques
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Who should enrol
Anyone interested in learning the basic skills involved in stonewalling techniques - suitable for farmers, contractors, estate workers & landscape gardeners. This course teaches to Agri-Environment scheme standards as required by DEFRA (e.g. Countryside Stewardship)

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

Assessment
No formal assessment - practical work throughout the course

Course Material


Duration
1 Day

Type
Workshop & Field use

Certificate
Lynher Training 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
What should I bring to the course?
Gloves, Steel toe-capped work boots, overalls, waterproofs. Tools can be provided or you may use your own (Spade/shovel, Pick, Iron Bar, Lump hammer).

This course is the entry level course for stonewalling techniques, attendees on this course can attend a further day to cover basic techniques and another day for more advanced techniques covering steps & quoins. The style of walling demonstrated on the course will vary according to the local requirements and materials available on the day.







Basic Stonewalling Techniques

Price on request