Lawn Mower Course
Ride on and pedestrian lawn mower courses from H&W Training are suitable for people wishing to work or currently working in the horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industries, or those using mowers for business, domestic or leisure activities.
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What's Involved
Duration
Qualifications
This course will educate you on:
- Using the manufacturers handbook
- Identifying the risks associated with this type of machine
- Selecting appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Carrying out daily checks as indicated in the operators manual
- Carrying out pre start checks
- Identifying and report any faults
- Adjusting the cutting mechanism to achieve the required standard
- Operating the machine in a safe and competent manner
- Performing after use maintenance
- Understanding requirements for travelling on the public road
- Loading and transporting the machine
A number of specific course options are available for ride on lawn mowers, so course duration depends on which course is taken.
- Ride on Mowers – Cylinder – 1 day / max 4 people
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Ride on Mowers – Rotary and Flail – 1 day / max 4 people
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Pedestrian Mowers – Cylinder – 1 day / max 4 people
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Pedestrian Mowers – Rotary and Flail – 1 day / max 4 people
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Ride on and Pedestrian Operated Mowers – 2 days / max 4 people
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Ride On Mowers – Rotary and Cylinder – 1 day / max 4 people
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Pedestrian Mowers – Rotary and Cylinder – 1 day / max 4 people
Please contact us for details.
Funding options:
- Modern Apprenticeships (MA) – working for you from day one apprentices gain the skills you need to increase productivity. SDS will make a contribution to training costs and a learning provider can organise the training for you if required.
- Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) – employers get an incentive of up to £2,000 –depending on criteria – to take on a Modern Apprentice who has had a barrier to employment in the past or is unemployed.
- Flexible Training Opportunities (FTO) – businesses with existing staff of up to 150 employees can get up to 50% of training costs reimbursed up to a maximum of £5000 for 10 training episodes. FTOs aim to help smaller firms weather the recession.
- Low Carbon Skills Fund – Businesses who train their staff in carbon reduction and energy efficiency, can access up to £500 each towards a maximum of 25 training experiences
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