Lantra Awards Ride on/Pedestrian Operated Mowers

Combined Course CLVT54X

There are a number of Lantra Awards training courses available for both Pedestrian and Ride-on Mowers and we can arrange on site training for groups of 4 or more. As an example, here are details of a combined Lantra Awards course for Ride on/Pedestrian Operated Mowers.

Course Objectives

Following successful completion of the course, trainees will be able to:-

• Identify the risks associated with the use of Ride-on/Pedestrian Mowers

• Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

• Identify and understand the function of all instruments & controls

• Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operators manual

• Carry out pre-start checks

• Identify and report any faults

• Adjust the cutting mechanism to achieve the required standard

• Operate the machine in a safe and competent manner

• Perform after-use maintenance

• Understand requirements for travelling on the public road

• Be able to load and transport the machine (if appropriate)

Duration/Format

3 days (non drivers or complete novices may need 4 days)

Course Content

• Introduction

• Legislation

• General safety code

• Risk assessment

• Types of cutting mechanisms

• Controls and instruments

• Daily & Pre-use checks

• Starting and stopping

• Safe methods of operation

• Working on slopes

• Transportation

• Driving on the road