What is involved in this course?
- Integrated training and assessment course
- Use the brush cutter safely and with confidence
- Understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements
Course content:
- State and comply with safety and legal requirements of Brushcutter/ trimmer, with an emphasis on safe practices, warning signs and guards
- State and identify the correct protective clothing to wear and the standards required.
- Perform routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s handbook.
- Identify faults and defects on a brushcutter/trimmer and decide which the operator can easily remedy, and which should be referred to a specialist engineer.
- Identify which cutting head to select for the relevant operating conditions.
- Carry out fuel mixing correctly and be able to start the brushcutter/trimmer from both a hot and a cold condition in a safe manner.
- Operate the brushcutter/trimmer in a safe manner having regard for the safety of themselves, the public, property and environmental factors.
- Plan systematic working operations.
- Use the manufacturer’s instruction book and parts list.
How long is the course?
- Novice user - 2 days
- Refresher (already have the qualification) - 1 day
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Training should be refreshed every 3-5 years.
What equipment do I need?
- PPE requirements - forestry helmet, safety glasses, work trousers, boots
- Brushcutter - fuel/ relevant tools
- We have brushcutters to hire, if required