Brushcutters and Trimmers

These courses are aimed at those wishing to work or who arer currently working in the agricultural, horticulture, aboricultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance industries, or those using the machines for business, domestic or leisure activities.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that equipment is operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use.

These courses aim to establish that delegates have the relevant knowledge and understanding as well as the appropriate skill required for the competent and safe use of a brushcutter, clearing saw or trimmer.
Inexperienced members may require longer than the stated guide times to fully utilise the information supplied.

The following courses are available:

Grass Trimmer A one day course covering the use of nylon line trimmers only - a very popular course and important for personal or staff development plans.

Brushcutter A two day course covering the use of nylon line trimmers and the use of steel blades on machines

Clearing saw A one day course covering the use of clearing saws for those who have completed the brushcutter course

Courses for experienced operators are also available to update training and re-new certification.

Please call 07974 964560 or use enquiry form to register interest and to receive additional information.