Basic Stonewalling Techniques
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 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)
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About this course
All trainees must be over 16 years of age and in good health.
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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.
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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