Pre-requisites:  None​

A Handheld hedge trimmer is an effective mobile handheld piece of equipment.  Due to the mobility of the hedge trimmer it is important that it is used correctly and that adequate training has taken place to ensure accidents do not happen.

This Handheld Hedge Trimmer integrated training and assessment course is taught by an experienced instructor who will make sure that you use the trimmer safely and with confidence and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements.

 

Who is it for?

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This one-day training course in Handheld Hedge Trimmers is available to you if you wish to update your skills and/or would like to satisfy the health and safety regulation in relation to the safe use of handheld hedge trimmers at work.  The course will also suit you if you currently use or are going to be using a handheld hedge trimmer as part of you work.

 

Course sessions:

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• PPE

• Health and safety features

• Hedge types and growth habits

• Maintenance

• Fuelling and starting a hedge trimmer and performing pre-cutting checks

• Adjusting the hedge trimmer idling

• Hedge cutting on site

• Clearing site and hedge trimmer checks

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Certification:

Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Handheld Hedge Trimmers.