Be a cut above with our LANTRA Bruschcutter course - one day for refresher or two-day for novice users.
- 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.
Course sessions:
- Prepare for Trimmer and Brushcutter operations
- Maintaining the Trimmer/Brushcutter
- Engine maintenance
- Operating the Trimmer/Brushcutter
Some novice users might need longer than the stated guide times to fully understand the information and training provided.