Brushcutters/Trimmers – LANTRA
Course Aim Agenda
This course will provide delegates with the This course is run across on day and consists of
knowledge and understanding needed to both theory and practical elements:
operate and maintain Brushcutters/Trimmers.
• Risk assessment and emergency procedures.
This is a two-day course that includes both
practical skills and health & safety guidance • Health and safety guidelines and legislation.
including the appropriate PPE; helping reduce
• Personal protective equipment.
the dangers when operating this powerful
machinery and how best to maintain a safe • Pre-use checks and machine safety features.
working environment. • Routine checks and maintenance.
• Cutter maintenance.
? Who Should Attend? • Start the machine and carry out safety
This course is suitable for anybody working checks.
or looking for work in arboriculture, forestry,
• Preparation of site, machine, and materials.
horticulture, landscaping, or grounds
maintenance industries. • Operation of stump grinder.
Due to the nature of the training a minimum • Unblocking stump grinder.
level of fitness will be required for specific • Re-instatement of excavation and disposal of
operations. Whilst we would not want to arisings.
disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential
requirement. • Clearing, transport, and storage Carry out
basic operations using tractor mounted loader.
Course Duration Certification
This is a 2 day course. Upon completion of this course, delegates will
receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that
does not expire. However, it is advised and is
Maximum Delegates business best practice that delegates attend a
refresher course every 5 years.
Maximum attendees: 6 delegates.
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