Hedge Trimmer Training

COURSE AIM

The hedge trimmer training course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate and maintain hand held hedge trimmers. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health & safety guidance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Our training course will suit anyone who operates a hedge trimmer as part of your work or who is looking to be employed in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance.

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 LANTRA training course for hedge trimmer training:

£167.00 +vat per person (1 full day) – includes Lantra registration fee

AGENDA

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations
• Identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Identify the health and safety features required on a hedge trimmer
• Identify defects on a hedge trimmer 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 information and/or this workbook
• Prepare the hedge trimmer for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
• Start the hedge trimmer from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
• State the possible hazards / risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the hedge trimmer in a safe and efficient working condition
• Adjust the hedge trimmer for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used
• Operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
• Organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible