Strimmer/Brushcutter
For anyone using a Strimmer and/or Brushcutter for work or leisure.
The course
1 day for users with some experience. 2 days for those with no experience. Practical assessment with short questions at end of course
Novice & Experienced Operator/Refresher training available
Do you have a group?
Our instructor can come to your site/workplace
Or Individuals?
Come and join us at one of our ‘open courses’
Certificate
Lantra awards certificate of basic training & photo ID card
Refresher training is recommended approximately every three years
What should you bring to the course?
Chainsaw helmet or similar, visor / goggles, gloves, Steel toe-capped work boots. Also Strimmer with Brushcutter head in good working order, fuel, tools & manual, 2 passport photos
(Some equipment is available for hire – please enquire)
Other Courses Available:
Strimmer ‘Line only’
NPTC assessments
Please ask for details
! Please note: 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 the course includes:
• Introduction & aims
• Pre-use checks & risk assessments
• Familiarisation with the machine and working parts
• Routine maintenance
• Head changing & maintenance
• Daily / weekly checks
• Protective clothing
• Starting & pre-use checks
• Practical demonstrations & safe use
• A Safe working area
• Safe working practices
• Storage & transport.
• Legislative issues.
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