Landscape Tools – Multi-Tool Operator Training

COURSE AIM

This training course will teach you to use a variety landscape tools safely and with confidence. You’ll also learn how to optimise performance and carry out routine maintenance. Understanding all the relevant regulation 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This 1-day course is for people employed in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance who currently operates, or will be required to operate a multi-tool.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will receive a certificate of competence and for LANTRA training an accredited certificate and skills card will be awarded.

PRICE

The GGM Academy 2-day LANTRA training course for multi-tools can be carried out at our GGM training academy in Colne, Lancashire or at your premises using your own equipment:

£TBC +vat per person (2 full days) – includes Lantra registration fee

AGENDA

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for landscape tool operations
• Understand current legislation, regulations and industry guidance
• Identify the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required
• Identify the health and safety features required on your landscape tool
• Identify defects on a landscape tool and cutting 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 operator’s manual (MOM) and/or this course
• Prepare the landscape tool for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
• Start the landscape tool from both hot and cold starts in a safe manner
• Carry out pre-start checks
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the landscape tool and relevant cutting heads in a safe and efficient working condition
• Adjust the landscape tool for safe and comfortable operation
• Select the correct cutting head for the relevant operating conditions

• Operate the landscape tool in a safe manner having regard for the safety of the public, the property and environmental factors
• Install, remove, transport and store a battery
• Safely dispose of the battery, battery charger and machine
• Carry out maintenance of battery equipment
• Clear the site correctly and professionally
• Carry out the relevant checks on the machine after use
• Store and transport the landscape tool safely and correctly.