Grounds Maintenance Work Equipment

This one day course costs �95. Available course dates are: 10th October 2025 13th March 2026 This introductory level course is designed as machine operator training for 2 and 4 stroke hand held powered tools. The range of equipment covered are typically, strimmer/brushcutter, pedestrian mowers, leaf blower and hedge cutter. The course does not include any competence based assessment and would be deemed suitable for occasional users of such powered tools. The training level is suitable to satisfy Regulation 9 of the HSE, PUWER Regs.1998, 'adequate training' Delivered in a mixed format of theory and practical, the course covers: General machine safety, HSE guidelines PPE requirements Operator risk assessments Pre start, service checks and machine adjustments Basic machine maintenance Safe operation of the machines, demonstration and limited practical Additional Information Candidates must attend with strong footwear, ideally steel toe capped and suitable outdoor clothing If you have a requirement to train a larger number of operators, such as a group of employees, then bespoke training dates can be arranged upon request. Workplace training with your own equipment is also available subject to facilities and numbers Certificates of attendance are available up on request. Please inform the tutor, contact our Learner Services on 01995 642255 or e mail the Short Courses Team