LANTRA Awards Handheld Hedgetrimmer Course

Lantra
Become a certified operator with our hand held hedge trimmer course. Our course is suitable for you if you have a combi tool, a dedicated machine or a long-reach hedge trimmer. Our one-day course will teach you to use the machine safely and correctly, as well as maintenance specific to the hedge trimmer. It's ideal if you're looking to update your skills or keep on top of the latest work-based health and safety regulations. It’s worth noting that our course doesn’t cover working at height.
Course Ref: TRM TBC
Duration: 1 Day
Max. Candidates: 6
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £250.00 Plus VAT
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LANTRA Awards Handheld Hedgetrimmer Course
LANTRA Awards Handheld Hedgetrimmer Course
LANTRA Awards Handheld Hedgetrimmer Course
LANTRA Awards Handheld Hedgetrimmer Course

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Both onsite and offsite booking available

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 one-day training course is for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a hand held hedge trimmer.

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

Candidates need to bring a handheld hedgetrimmer fully fueled or charged, safety helmet with mesh visor (or separate safety goggles), ear defenders, tough work type trousers, gloves, protective footwear (with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep).

PPE is available to hire at our Wiltshire site at £12.50 + VAT per day, please let us know ahead of the course if you need to hire this.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start and bring a waterproof coat and 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.

Please ensure that there is a workshop type space with benches for the maintenance element together with candidates having access to a handheld hedgecutter. In addition, for the practical, please ensure suitable outside space for hedgecutting.

For PPE, candidates need a handheld hedgecutter fully fuelled or charged, safety helmet with mesh visor (or separate safety goggles), ear defenders, toughened work trousers OR chainsaw trousers, gloves, high viz top, protective footwear (with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep, NOT wellington boots or trainers).

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;

  • produce a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations
  • identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
  • identify the health and safety features required on a hedge trimmer
  • identify defects on a hedge trimmer and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention
  • correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s information and/or this workbook
  • prepare the hedge trimmer for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
  • start the hedge trimmer from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
  • state the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
  • maintain the hedge trimmer in a safe and efficient working condition
  • adjust the hedge trimmer for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used
  • operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
  • organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible.

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

Dates and availability

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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.

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