Courses
Short course
- LANTRA Forklift Truck - Rough Terrain Telescopic - ILA approved
- LANTRA Brushcutters & Trimmers (2-day)
- Safe Use of Mowers
- LANTRA Tractor Operation
- OAT Vehicle & Trailer Training
- LANTRA All Terrain Vehicle Operation
- LANTRA Stump Grinders - ILA approved
- LANTRA Sit-in ATV Conventional Steered/Tracked/Multi-wheeled
- OAT Pedestrian Operated Mowers Options: Cylinder, Rotary & Flail
- NPTC Landbased Machine
- NPTC Landbased Machine Maintenance
- Tractor and Backhoe
- OAT Brushcutters/Trimmers Inexperienced
Safe Use of Mowers
Introduction
This course can be certificated by Lantra or Oatridge. Please contact the college for details.
Content
- Comply with legal requirements - emphasis on safe practices.
- Identify the risks associated with use of the equipment.
- Selection of appropriate PPE.
- Identification of the controls & components.
- Understand the function of all instruments.
- Carry out daily checks & basic maintenance.
- Carry out appropriate pre-start checks.
- Identify & report any faults.
- Adjustment of the cutting mechanism.
- Operation of the machine in a safe & competent manner.
- After use maintenance.
- Understand the requirements for travelling on public roads.
- Correct loading & transportation of equipment.
Candidates
Maximum of 4 candidates per course
Dates 2012
Dates to be arranged. Please contact the college
What to Bring
Appropriate PPE for operating the machine. This should include eye & ear protection, over clothes and safety footwear.
Cost
Please contact the college
