Lantra Awards Ride on/Pedestrian Operated Mowers

Combined Course CLVT54X

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)

Who is the Course For?

Anyone who needs to be trained and certificated on all four mower disciplines, and is prepared to undergo all the training within a one month period.

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

NVQ/SVQ Linkage Instructor/Trainee Ratio Max: 1:4 with at least 4 machines (one of each type of required cutting mechanism)

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

Trainee Provides

• Appropriate PPE including Safety Boots and Ear Defenders

• 2 passport photos