Course overview
Who is the Course For?Any person employed in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is/ will be required to operate Brushcutters/trimmers.This course covers
Safety and legal requirements of a brushcutter/trimmer, with an emphasis on safe practices, warning signs and guardsTo be able to identify the correct protective clothing needed and the standards requiredPerform routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s handbookIdentify faults and defects on a brushcutter/trimmer and show how the operator can easily remedy them, and which should be referred to a specialist engineer.To be able to identify which cutting head to choose for the relevant operating conditionsLearn how to fuel mix correctly and be able to start the brushcutter/trimmer from both a hot and a cold condition in a safe mannerLearn how to use the brushcutter/trimmer in a safe manner for the safety of themselves, the public, property and environmental factorsUnderstand how to use the manufacturer’s instruction book and parts list – This is very important and is stressed at all times to make sure maintenance and adjustments are carried out to manufacturers’ recommendations.
Location
