Lantra Awards Hand Held Hedge Trimmers

CLVT76X

Course Objectives

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

• Understand Legislation, Health and Safety, Risk Assessment relating to hand held hedge trimmers.

• Choose Machine type/suitability for work to be undertaken

• Identify and maintain PPE for hedge trimmer use an operation

• Identify key controls and functions

• Prepare hedge trimmer for operation

• Carry out routine maintenance

• Operate machinery safely and efficiently

• Awareness of working at heights

• Environmental considerations

• Discuss hedge types and finishes

• Dispose of arisings

• Store and transport hand held hedge trimmers

Who is the Course For? Anyone needing to use hand held hedge trimmers as part of their work and those wishing to update their skills in using hand held hedge trimmers and/or satisfy H&S legislation regarding the Safe Use of hand held hedge trimmers at Work.

Duration/Format 1 day – with option of 2 for those with little experience.

NVQ/SVQ Linkage Instructor/Trainee Ratio Max: 1:6 with at least 1 machine per 2 candidates

Course Content

• Introduction

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Health and Safety Features

• Hedge types and growth habits

• Maintenance

• Fuelling and starting and pre-use checks

• Adjusting the hedge trimmer idling

• Hedge cutting on site

• Clearing site and hedge trimmer checks

Trainee Provides

• Hedge trimmer

• Operator maintenance guide

• Fuel

• PPE – Helmet, ear defenders, visor, gloves, and no loose fitting clothing with arms and legs covered.