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Groundwork Courses
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Groundwork Training is carried out in small groups so that you receive plenty of individual attention, supplemented by course materials. We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive to ensure that our materials reflect current safe working practices.
Our Groundwork training courses include:-
- CLVT48X - Ride on Mowers - Cylinder
- CLVT50X - Ride on Mowers – Rotary and Flail
- CLVT51X - Pedestrian Mowers - Cylinder
- CLVT53X - Pedestrian Mowers – Rotary and Flail
- CLVT54X -Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – Cylinder & Rotary & Flail
- CLMC42X - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course
- CLMC43X - Chainsaw Felling Small Trees, incl takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools
- CLMC42X/CLMC43X - Combined Chainsaw Felling Small Trees, incl takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools
- CLMC52X - Chainsaw Felling Medium Trees, incl takdown of hung-up trees using a winch
- Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
- Tree Surgery Chainsaw Course
- CLMC08X/CLMC08R - Brushcutters & Strimmers Course
- Chainsaw Course using Tools or Winches
- Hand Held Hedgetrimmers
- Stumpgrinders
- CLMC35X - Woodchippers
- Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees
- Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
- Chainsaw Course Dealing with Hung-Up Trees by Hand
- Pesticides
CLVT48X - Ride on Mowers - Cylinder Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in Groundcare maintenance, landscaping, Leisure Complexes, Local Authorities
What is the course aim?:- To provide delegates with the base knowledge of how to avoid accidents and carry out an on site assessment, about the relevant legal requirements and how to meet them, how to adjust the cutting mechanisms to give the required standard of cut, the importance of daily checks and routine maintenance, to identify faults and record or report and how to operate the mower safely and efficiently.
The course includes:-
- Use of manufacturer’s handbook
- Identify the risks associated with this type of machine
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 roadf
- Be able to load and transport the machine
Duration: One day
Max Number of People: 3
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLVA04X
Optional Follow-up courses: Ride on mowers – Rotary and Flail – One day • Pedestrian Mowers – Cylinder – One day • Pedestrian mowers – Rotary and Flail – One day • Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – All Categories – Three days
CLVT50X - Ride on Mowers – Rotary and Flail Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in Groundcare maintenance, landscaping, Leisure Complexes, Local Authorities
What is the course aim?:- To provide delegates with the base knowledge of how to avoid accidents and carry out an on site assessment, about the relevant legal requirements and how to meet them, how to adjust the cutting mechanisms to give the required standard of cut, the importance of daily checks and routine maintenance, to identify faults and record or report and how to operate the mower safely and efficiently.
The course includes:-
- Use of manufacturer’s handbook
- Identify the risks associated with this type of machine
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 roadf
- Be able to load and transport the machine
Duration: One day
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLVT50X
Optional Follow-up courses: Ride on mowers – Cylinder – One day • Pedestrian Mowers – Cylinder – One day • Pedestrian mowers – Rotary and Flail – One day • Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – All Categories – Three days
CLVT51X - Pedestrian Mowers - Cylinder Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in Groundcare maintenance, landscaping, Leisure Complexes, Local Authorities
What is the course aim?:- To provide delegates with the base knowledge of how to avoid accidents and carry out an on site assessment, about the relevant legal requirements and how to meet them, how to adjust the cutting mechanisms to give the required standard of cut, the importance of daily checks and routine maintenance, to identify faults and record or report and how to operate the mower safely and efficiently
The course includes:-
- Use of manufacturer’s handbook
- Identify the risks associated with this type of machine
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 roadf
- Be able to load and transport the machine
Duration: One day
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLVT51X
Optional Follow-up courses: Ride on mowers – Cylinder – One day • Ride on Mowers – Rotary and Flail • Pedestrian mowers – Rotary and Flail – One day • Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – All Categories – Three days
CLVT53X - Pedestrian Mowers – Rotary and Flail Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in Groundcare maintenance, landscaping, Leisure Complexes, Local Authorities
What is the course aim?:- To provide delegates with the base knowledge of how to avoid accidents and carry out an on site assessment, about the relevant legal requirements and how to meet them, how to adjust the cutting mechanisms to give the required standard of cut, the importance of daily checks and routine maintenance, to identify faults and record or report and how to operate the mower safely and efficiently
The course includes:-
- Use of manufacturer’s handbook
- Identify the risks associated with this type of machine
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 roadf
- Be able to load and transport the machine
Duration: One day
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLVT53X
Optional Follow-up courses: Ride on mowers – Cylinder – One day • Ride on Mowers – Rotary and Flail • Pedestrian mowers – Cylinder – One day • Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – All Categories – Three days
CLVT54X - Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers – Cylinder & Rotary & Flail Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in Groundcare maintenance, landscaping, Leisure Complexes, Local Authorities
What is the course aim?:- To provide delegates with the base knowledge of how to avoid accidents and carry out an on site assessment, about the relevant legal requirements and how to meet them, how to adjust the cutting mechanisms to give the required standard of cut, the importance of daily checks and routine maintenance, to identify faults and record or report and how to operate the mower safely and efficiently
The course includes:-
- Use of manufacturer’s handbook
- Identify the risks associated with this type of machine
- Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 roadf
- Be able to load and transport the machine
Duration: Three days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLVT54X
Optional Follow-up courses: Please ask for more information
CLMC42X - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
The course includes:-
- Workshop and site safety
- Machine components and controls
- Guide bar, chainsaw and engine maintenance
- Health and Safety features and PPE
- Starting and pre-cutting tests
- Cross-cutting timber
Duration: Two days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLMC42X
Optional Follow-up courses: Chainsaw felling small trees – Three day + NPTC Assessment • Chainsaw felling medium trees – Three day +NPTC Assessment • Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree from Rope and Harness – one day
CLMC43X - Chainsaw Felling Small Trees, incl takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools Training
You can only attend this course if you have already attended the Maintenance and Cross Cutting Course.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
The course includes:-
- Site safety & PPE
- Environmental and legal requirements
- Felling, takedown and snedding trees up to 380mm in diameter
- Conversion and cross-cutting
- Use of felling and timber handling aid tools.
Duration: Three days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLMC43X
Optional Follow-up courses: Chainsaw felling medium trees – Three day +NPTC Assessment • Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree from Rope and Harness – one day
CLMC43X/CLMC43X - Combined Chainsaw Felling Small Trees, incl takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools Training
You can only attend this course if you have already attended the Maintenance and Cross Cutting Course.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
The course includes:-
- Workshop and site safety
- Machine components and controls
- Guide bar, saw chain and engine maintenance
- Health and Safety features and PPE
- Starting and pre-cutting tests
- Environmental and legal requirements
- Felling, takedown and snedding trees up to 380mm in diameter
- Conversion and cross cutting timber
- Use of felling and timber handling aid tools
Duration: Five days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLMC42X/CLMC43X
Optional Follow-up courses: Chainsaw felling medium trees – Three days + NPTC Assessment • Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree from Rope and Harness – one day
CLMC52X - Chainsaw Felling Medium Trees, incl takdown of hung-up trees using a winch Training
Related Documents
You can only attend this course if you have already attended the Felling Small Trees Course.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
This course contains:-
- Site safety and PPE
- Environmental and legal requirements
- Felling, delimbing and snedding trees up to 760mm in diameter
- Takedown of hung up trees using hand winches
- Conversion and cross-cutting
- Use of felling and timber handling aid tools
Duration: Three days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLMC52X
Optional Follow-up courses: Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree from Rope and Harness – one day
Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
This course includes:-
- Regulations and industry best practice
- Climbing equipment
- Techniques for access and movement within the tree to achieve work positions
- Use of hand tools
- Aerial rescue
Duration: Five days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference:
Optional Follow-up courses: Using a Chainsaw in a tree from Rope and Harness – one day
Tree Surgery Training Course Training
This is an integrated training and assessment course over a period of 2 to 5 days and deals with Individual Blown Trees.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
Content includes:-
- How to protect yourself and operate your chainsaw effectively
- Cutting and felling techniques
- How to keep your chainsaw in good condition
- The best practice in operating brushcutters and trimmers
CLMC08X/CLMC08R - Brushcutters/Strimmers Course Training
This is a one or two day training and assessment course for a maximum of six people.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
This course includes:-
- Maintenance (engine, drive system and gear head)
- Selecting the appropriate cutting head
- Maintaining and fitting the cutting head
- Correct personal protective clothing
- Adjusting the machine and harness
- Inspecting the site and identifying hazards
- Environmental considerations
- Fueling
- Starting the machine
- Cutting a test area
- After-care and safe transportation
Duration: One or two days, depending on experience
Max Number of People: 4-6
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference:
Optional Follow-up courses: Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting – Two day + NPTC Assessment • Chainsaw felling small trees including take down of hung up trees using hand tools – 3 day +NPTC Assessment • Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting plus felling small trees – Five day + NPTC Assessment (Ref: CLMC44X) • Chainsaw felling medium trees – Three day +NPTC Assessment • Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree(from Rope and Harness) – one day
Chainsaw Course Using Tools or Winches Training
This course consists of 2 seperate one-day training and assessment courses for hand tool or winches, each for a maximum of 4 people.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
Content includes:-
- Fueling and oiling
- Personal protective equipment
- Starting and pre-cutting checks
- Site safety awareness
- Pre-taking down considerations
- Take-down procedures
Hand Held Hedgetrimmers Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
Why Do I Need Training?
Used correctly, hedge trimmers are very versatile tools with a variety of uses. But they are also potentially very dangerous. Serious accidents can and do occur without proper training, or because operators have not kept their skills up to scratch.
Suitable for workers in a wide range of industries and work environments including:
- Arboriculture
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Local Authorities
- Conservation
- Construction
Stumpginders Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc
The course covers one day training for a maximum of four people.
- How to protect yourself and operate equipment safely
- Regulations and industry best practice
- Preparation, operator maintenance and pre work checks
- Safe operation
- Conversion to transport position
Woodchippers Training
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
The course covers one day training for a maximum of four people.
- Introduction
- Risk assessment
- Legislation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use checks
- Safety features
- Routine checks and maintenance
- Cutter and anvil checks
- Start machine and carry out safety checks
- Preparation of site, machine and materials
- Operation of woodchipper
- Unblocking woodchipper
- End uses of woodchipper
- Cleaning, transport and storage
Duration: Five days
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference: CLMC35X
Optional Follow-up courses: Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting – Two day + NPTC Assessment • Chainsaw felling small trees including take down of hung up trees using hand tools – 3 day +NPTC Assessment • Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting plus felling small trees – Five day + NPTC Assessment (Ref: CLMC44X) • Chainsaw felling medium trees – Three day +NPTC Assessment • Basic Tree climbing Aerial Rescue – Five day • Using a Chainsaw in a tree(from Rope and Harness) – one day
Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees Training
One-day training-only course for a maximum of four people who have attended Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Felling Small and Medium-sized trees
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
This course includes:-
- Site safety and PPE
- The regulations and safety requirements
- Assessing lying, windblown and broken timber and deciding on appropriate action techniques
- Operating a winch to control movement of root plates.
Using a Chainsaw with a Rope and Harness Training
You can only attend this course if you have already attended the Basic Tree Climbing Course and the Felling Small Trees Course.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
This course includes:-
- Regulations and industry best practice
- Working in the tree crown
- Starting procedures
- Correct handling of the saw
- Accurate use of the saw to cut lightweight and medium weight branches
Duration: One day
Max Number of People: 4
Venue: In-company or Public Courses
Cost: Please Contact us for Details
Course Reference:
Optional Follow-up courses:
Chainsaw Course for Hung-Up Trees by Hand
This course deals with taking down hung-up trees using hand tools or winches, and takes place over a 1 day period.
Who should attend:- Those wishing to work in the public sector as landscape gardeners, professional foresters, amenity or utility aboricultural activities or to use chainsaws and related equipment for business, domestic or leisure activities.
What is the course aim?:-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. This course aims to provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of how to protect yourself and operate equipment safely, cutting and felling techniques, how to keep your chainsaw in good condition and the best practice operating chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, woodchippers, strimmers, etc.
Content includes:-
- Fueling and oiling
- Personal protective equipment
- Starting and pre-cutting checks
- Site safety awareness
- Pre-taking down considerations
- Take-down procedures
Pesticides Training
What do the courses cover?
Safe Use of Pesticides (Amenity) - Foundation Module
One-day courses, for a maximum of 12 people.
- The current regulations and codes of practice for use of pesticides
- How to prepare the equipment for spraying
- How to apply pesticides, clean the equipment and dispose of waste
- The requirements of current legislation
- Using pesticides appropriately and safely
- Keeping proper records
- Storing pesticides correctly
- Cleaning equipment
- Disposing of unwanted pesticides and containers
- Dealing with contamination and poisoning incidents.
Practical Applications including Field Crop Sprayer, Hand Held Applicators and Air Assisted Bush and Tree Spraying
One-day courses for a maximum of six people.
- The requirements in detail of current legislation
- Applying pesticides safely and efficiently
- Identifying and selecting appropriate nozzles or restrictors
- Preparing and calibrating the equipment
- Operating the equipment in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice
- Cleaning equipment
- Disposing of unwanted pesticides and containers
- Identifying and rectifying faults
- Recognising conditions when spraying is inadvisable