Strimmers and Brush cutter Operations

Course

In Montacute

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Montacute

  • Duration

    2 Days

To ensure the candidate is competent in the safe handling and operation of a brushcutter. Suitable for: Anybody operating a brush cutter and needs to prove competence in the handling of these potentially dangerous machines. This can include agriculture, horticulture, equine, utility companies, forestry, amenity etc.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Montacute (Somerset)
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Windmill Farm, TA15 6UT

Start date

On request

About this course

Serviceable brush cutter, operator’s manual, pen and notepaper, rigger gloves, face visor, ear defenders, steel toe capped boots, working trousers adequate to protect legs against flying debris (to EN166) and nylon and brush cutter head.

NB - the wearing of adequate personal protective equipment is insisted upon by the Health & Safety Executive and must be worn on this course.

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Course programme

Strimmers and Brush cutter Operations

Training Method

Practical training with knowledge delivered through course notes.

Course Content:

  • Legal and statutory legislation related to brush cutters
  • Pre-start checks and basic servicing
  • Risk assessments of the machine and the site
  • Recognise and operate all the controls
  • Inspect brush cutter and comment on serviceability
  • Sharpen brush cutter blade
  • Service nylon head
  • Operate the brush cutter on site:
    • Adjust harnesses correctly
    • Operate brush cutter with different techniques
    • Operate brush cutter on various terrains
    • Post operation expectations and reporting defects.

Course Duration:

  • 2 day - Novice Operators
  • 1 Day - Tuition, Assessment.

Progression to: PA2 Ground Crop Sprayer.

Number of Candidates: Maximum number on each course is 6.

Additional information

Payment options: Price Includes: * Training * £70 NPTC / City & Guilds Assessment * Lunch.

Strimmers and Brush cutter Operations

Price on request