Refresher LANTRA Brushcutters & Trimmers (1 day)

You'll refresh your knowledge of using the trimmer safely and with confidence.

Brushcutters and trimmers are popular tools across the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industries. They save time and work efficiently in tricky terrains and situations. But they also have the potential to be one of the most dangerous machines in common use.

Our course will refresh the knowledge of experienced users, looking at best practice and legislation, whilst testing your understanding of how to recognise and reduce dangers.

You'll also brush up on routine maintenance and ways of optimising performance.

A certificate of competence will be awarded once you complete the course.

You will learn

• Maintenance and operation (engine, drive system gear head)
• Selecting, maintaining and fitting the appropriate cutting head
• Correct personal protective clothing
• Adjusting the machine and harness
• Inspecting the site and identifying hazards
• Environmental considerations
• Fueling and starting the machine
• Cutting test areas
• After care and safe transportation

Instructor’s Details - Willie Johnson has been training for over 25 years specialising in Health and Safety, pesticides, machinery and plant courses. He is involved in the development and auditing of skill based training for Lantra Awards. He is a national Proficiency Test Council assessor and has membership with IIRSM and Tech IOSH.

What to bring with you –Lunch, gloves, steel toe-capped footwear, suitable protective clothing, ear defenders, hard hat with either a face shield or a mesh visor with safety glasses / goggles . Clean shoes for the classroom. If you have your own brushcutter you can bring it along with you and you will learn how to correctly service your own machine.

Location – Homesteads Nursery, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling, FK8 3AW

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Directions https://goo.gl/maps/W1tBLF4AySu

Homesteads Nursery is on the A811 (Dumbarton Road) approximately ½ mile from the King’s Knot roundabout. The entrance is opposite Falleninch Farm. Drive down the farm track until you see the polytunnels, parking is available at the front of the farmhouse.

Stirling is accessible via public transport and Homesteads Nursery is 1½ miles from the Bus & Train Station

Catering – Please bring a pack lunch

Cost - £180 plus vat and Eventbrite fees

Terms & Conditions - The full fee is payable for cancellations within 7 days of event.