Lantra Pedestrian Rotary Mower (1 day)

A wide range of mowers are used across horticultural and landscape businesses.

With proper training, most pose little risk to either the user or anyone near to the machine.

Our course will give you that training, ensuring you can operate a pedestrian mower safely and efficiently.

When you've completed this course, you'll receive a certificate of competence.

Our course will give you an insight into both safety awareness and risk assessment.

You'll also run through the machine's capabilities and learn how to maintain the

mowers.

After that, you'll gain practical experience, including mowing on slopes.

Course sessions:

• Legislation
• General safety
• Risk assessment
• Cutting mechanisms
• Controls and equipment
• Daily checks
• Safe methods of operation
• Working on slopes
• Transportation
• Safety with fuel

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Identify the risks associated with the use of different types of pedestrian mowers
• Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Identify the controls and components
• Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operator’s 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

Instructor’s Details - Willie Johnson has been training for over 25 years specialising in Health and Safety, pesticides, machinery and plant courses. He is involved in the development and auditing of skill based training for Lantra Awards. He is a national Proficiency Test Council assessor and has membership with IIRSM and Tech IOSH.

What to bring with you – Gloves, Steel toe-capped footwear, suitable protective clothing, ear defenders, hard hat with either a face shield or a mesh visor with safety glasses / goggles and 2 passport photographs for Lantra Certificate. Clean shoes for the classroom.

Location – Homesteads Nursery, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling, FK8 3AW

Directions https://goo.gl/maps/W1tBLF4AySu

Homesteads Nursery is on the A811 (Dumbarton Road) approximately ½ mile from the King’s Knot roundabout. The entrance is opposite Falleninch Farm. Drive down the farm track and parking is available at the polytunnels.

Stirling is accessible via public transport and Homesteads Nursery is 1½ miles from the Bus & Train Station

Catering – Please bring a pack lunch

Cost - £170 plus vat and Eventbrite fees

Terms & Conditions - The full fee is payable for cancellations within 7 days of event.

Supported by NatureScot