LANTRA Awards Health & Safety – Agriculture & Horticulture Course

This LANTRA course will develop candidate's knowledge and understanding of health and safety within agriculture and horticulture.

Course Ref:	HAS04
Duration:	1 Day
Max. Candidates:	12
Awarding Body:	Lantra
Price:	£210.00 Plus VAT

Course details PDF

Dates & availability

LANTRA Awards Health & Safety – Agriculture & Horticulture Course

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Our course will be of benefit if you are a new or existing member of the land-based sector.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the equipment.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start. Candidates should wear practical clothing and footwear and bring reading glasses if required.

This is an Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course, meaning the training and final assessment are combined into a single course. The instructor provides instruction and practice, and then assesses the learner's skills during the course itself, so there is no separate, independent assessment to gain the qualification.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded an electronic certificate. These are sent to your booking co-ordinator within 10 working days. Candidates can access all their certificates on LANTRA's Learner Hub. https://www.lantra.co.uk/learner-hub

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

For the practical element of this course, we will different equipment for lifting techniques of varying weight. The practical area needs to be level and free of any obstacles.

For PPE, candidates will need a high viz top and gloves.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

Have an introduction to health and safety in agriculture and horticulture
Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety law, regulation and governance
Be able to identify, assess and mitigate hazards and risks in the workplace
Be able to identify and mitigate causes of accidents and near misses in the workplace
Understand the consequences of accidents and ill health in the workplace
Be able to carry out appropriate reporting
Know the significant risks and challenges when working at height
Know the principal dangers when working near overhead power lines
Know the principal dangers when working with or around mobile plant and vehicles
Be able to identify the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job at hand
Understand the impact that children and the public may have on health and safety at work in agriculture and horticulture
Know the principal dangers when working with chainsaws
Understand how employers and employees must work together in partnership to ensure responsibilities are correctly fulfilled
Be able to assess and make lifts safely
Know the basic principles of fire prevention and fire safety in the workplace
Know the principal dangers when working with or around electricity
Recognise the meaning of key health and safety signage in the workplace and respond accordingly
Know the principal dangers when exposed to vibrating and noisy plant and machinery.

Pre requisites for this course

The ability to read and comprehend English.
Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
>16 years old

I understand that these are all required to take the course.

Dates and availability

Locations

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Guiting Manor Farm

Winchcombe Road,
Guiting Power,
Nr Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire
GL54 5UX

Bespoke Courses

Looking for flexibility? Choose a month that best suits your business needs and we’ll come to you. Our network of experienced instructors & assessors will travel across Southern England, the Midlands & Wales to deliver tailored training and assessments at your site. Your instructor will ensure that the course is tailored around your operatives' needs. You can book a full course for your workforce or arrange a dedicated one-to-one accredited session to meet specific training needs.

LANTRA Awards Health & Safety – Agriculture & Horticulture Course

Both onsite and offsite booking available