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Course Objectives |
To enable
course members to:
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State and comply with safety and legal requirements of a brushcutter/trimmer,
with an emphasis on safe practices, warning signs and guards |
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State and identify the correct protective clothing to wear and the
standards required |
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Perform routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s
handbook |
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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 |
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Identify which cutting head to select for the relevant operating
conditions |
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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 |
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Operate the brushcutter/trimmer in a safe manner
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Plan systematic working operations |
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Who is the Course For? |
Any person who is or will be required to
operate brushcutters/trimmers. Inexperienced delegates may require longer
than the stated guide times to fully utilise the information supplied |
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Duration/Format |
Experienced Operators - One day - 6 hours
(inclusive of health and safety)
Novices - 2 days |
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Instructor/Trainee Ratio |
Max:
1:6 Min: |
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Course Content |
- Health and Safety;
- Protective clothing;
- Components and maintenance;
- Fuelling and starting;
- Testing the safety features;
- Checking the Brushcutter/Trimmer;
- Safe operation in a variety of
operating conditions
- Integrated Assessment
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Facilities/Equipment required: |
Venue
- Warm, well lit room with adequate tables and chairs in open U,
lighting and power points. Washroom and toilet facilities.
- Site near the training room for the practical sessions
- 1 brushcutter per 2 trainees
Trainee
- Pens and notebooks
- Boilersuit, gloves, protective footwear, ear defenders,
hard hat with visor /goggles,
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