Brushcutter and Trimmer Operation

This training course is designed for anyone who operates a brushcutter or trimmer. It is designed to cover the control of unwanted vegetation ranging from grass/weeds to shrubs/small trees.

Location
3 Locations Available
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- Barony
- Elmwood
- Oatridge
Duration:
2 days
Course Code:
QRBCTR

Currently no dates are available for booking this course. Please contact us for more information.

Overview & what's involved

Brushcutters/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 help novice users recognise and reduce those dangers. You'll also learn how to optimise performance and carry out routine maintenance.

This two-day novice training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industries who currently operates, or will be required to operate a brushcutter/trimmer.

This is an integrated training and assessment course. You'll learn to use the brushcutter/trimmer safely and with confidence. Understanding all the relevant regulations 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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme.

Full description

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Produce a site-specific risk assessment for brushcutter/trimmer operations
Identify the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required
Identify the health and safety features required on a brushcutter/trimmer
Identify defects on the equipment and decide which the operator can remedy, and which require a service engineer’s attention
Correctly carry out 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 brushcutter/trimmer 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 brushcutter/trimmer and cutting heads in a safe and efficient working condition
Adjust the brushcutter/trimmer 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.

What to bring

Protective clothing including safety helmet (EN397) with ear protection (EN352) and mesh visor (EN1731), safety glasses (EN166), boilersuit, gloves and safety boots.

Contact details and cancellation

Contact:

Oatridge: 01506 534519, oatridgetraining@sruc.ac.uk
Aberdeen: 01334 658960, aberdeentraining@sruc.ac.uk
Elmwood: 01334 658960 elmwoodtraining@sruc.ac.uk
Barony: 01387 860251, baronytraining@sruc.ac.uk

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made at least 10 working days prior to the course start date otherwise the full course fee is still payable. In the event that SRUC has to cancel a course for any reason your course fees will be refunded in full or your booking transferred to the next available date if this is suitable.