Brushcutters and trimmers are versatile efficient tools that are particularly useful for working in challenging terrain and hard-to-reach areas. However, they can also present significant risks when used incorrectly.
The Lantra Brushcutters/Trimmers course is aimed at those who use brushcutters and trimmers in work environments such as:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
- Forestry
- Estate management
The course aims to help delegates recognise and reduce the risks associated with operating this equipment by promoting safe working practices, an understanding of relevant health and safety requirements, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), optimising performance and routine maintenance.
This course combines both theory and practical training, covering the key knowledge and practical skills needed to use brushcutters and trimmers safely and effectively.
The course covers:
- Risk assessment and emergency procedures
- Health and safety requirements and relevant legislation
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Machine safety features and pre-use checks
- Identifying defects and knowing when further attention is required
- Routine machine and cutting-head maintenance
- Preparing the machine for safe operation
- Safe starting procedures and operational checks
- Selecting the correct cutting head for the job
- Preparing and organising the work area
- Safe and systematic working practices
- Operating with consideration for people, property and the environment
- Clearing the work area and carrying out post-use machine checks
This course is aimed at anyone who uses, or is required to use, a brushcutter or trimmer as part of their work.
It is particularly suited to those working in:
- Arboriculture
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
- Estate management
The course is suitable for novice operators who need an introduction to the safe use, operation and routine maintenance of brushcutters and trimmers. The course has a stated guide time/duration, but this can vary depending on individual experience and learning needs.
Fitness Requirements
Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a delegate, it is an essential requirement.
Additional Support
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
Brushcutters and trimmers are versatile efficient tools that are particularly useful for working in challenging terrain and hard-to-reach areas. However, they can also present significant risks when used incorrectly.
The Lantra Brushcutters/Trimmers course is aimed at those who use brushcutters and trimmers in work environments such as:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
- Forestry
- Estate management
The course aims to help delegates recognise and reduce the risks associated with operating this equipment by promoting safe working practices, an understanding of relevant health and safety requirements, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), optimising performance and routine maintenance.
This course combines both theory and practical training, covering the key knowledge and practical skills needed to use brushcutters and trimmers safely and effectively.
The course covers:
- Risk assessment and emergency procedures
- Health and safety requirements and relevant legislation
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Machine safety features and pre-use checks
- Identifying defects and knowing when further attention is required
- Routine machine and cutting-head maintenance
- Preparing the machine for safe operation
- Safe starting procedures and operational checks
- Selecting the correct cutting head for the job
- Preparing and organising the work area
- Safe and systematic working practices
- Operating with consideration for people, property and the environment
- Clearing the work area and carrying out post-use machine checks
This course is aimed at anyone who uses, or is required to use, a brushcutter or trimmer as part of their work.
It is particularly suited to those working in:
- Arboriculture
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
- Estate management
The course is suitable for novice operators who need an introduction to the safe use, operation and routine maintenance of brushcutters and trimmers. The course has a stated guide time/duration, but this can vary depending on individual experience and learning needs.
Fitness Requirements
Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a delegate, it is an essential requirement.
Additional Support
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
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