Brush cutter / Trimmers
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Produce a site-specific Risk Assessment for trimmer and brushcutter operations
identify the necessary personal protective equipment required
Identify the health and safety features required on a trimmer and brushcutter
Detect defects on the equipment and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention
Carry out correctly all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s instruction book
Prepare the equipment for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
Start the trimmer/brushcutter from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
Carry out pre-cutting checks
State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
Maintain the trimmer/brushcutter and cutting heads in a safe and efficient working condition
Adjust the equipment for safe and comfortable operation
Select the correct cutting head for the relevant operating conditions
Operate the equipment having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
Organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible.
The finer details
This is an integrated training and assessment course.
You'll learn to use the trimmer safely and with confidence.
Understanding all the relevant regulation and safety requirements is key. You'll be taught the need for the correct protective clothing and how best to maintain a safe working environment.
A certificate of competence will be awarded once you complete the course.
Novice learner 2 days
Experienced / Refresher 1 day
Pedestrian & Ride Mowers
By the end of the course, you'll be able to: Identify the risks associated with the use of different types of ride-on mowers and Pedestrian Mowers
Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Identify the controls and components
Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operator’s manual Carry out pre-start checks Identify and report any faults Adjust the cutting mechanism to achieve the required standard
Operate the machine in a safe and competent manner Perform after-use maintenance
Load and transport the machine (if appropriate)
The finer details
Our course will give you an insight into both safety awareness and risk assessment. You'll also run through the machine's capabilities and learn how to maintain the mower. After that, you'll gain practical experience, including mowing on slopes.
1 day Experienced user
2 days Novice user
Leaf Blower
By the end of the course,
you'll be able to: produce a site-specific risk assessment for blower operations identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required identify the health and safety features required on a blower identify defects on a blower and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s information and/or this workbook prepare the blower for use with the correct fuel/oil mix start the blower from both hot and cold start in a safe manner state the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks maintain the blower in a safe and efficient working condition adjust the blower for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used operate the blower in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
The finer details
This is an integrated training and assessment course. You'll learn to use the leaf blower safely and with confidence. Understanding all the relevant regulation and safety requirements is key. You'll be taught the need for the correct protective clothing and how best to maintain a safe working environment. A certificate of competence will be awarded once you complete the course.
0.5 days
Hand Held Hedge Trimmer
By the end of the course, you'll be able to: produce a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required identify the health and safety features required on a hedge trimmer identify defects on a hedge trimmer and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s information and/or this workbook prepare the hedge trimmer for use with the correct fuel/oil mix start the hedge trimmer from both hot and cold start in a safe manner state the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks maintain the hedge trimmer in a safe and efficient working condition adjust the hedge trimmer for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible. The finer details Our experienced instructors will teach you to use the hedge trimmer safely and with confidence. You'll be guided through all the health and safety requirements and understand the machine and its capabilities. You'll then tackle practical, hands-on sessions.
0.5 days
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