Brushcutters/Trimmers (Lantra)

Program Overview

This two-day program provides comprehensive training on the safe use, maintenance, and operation of brushcutters and trimmers. Participants will learn about interchangeable heads, cutting techniques, and routine maintenance. Practical assessment ensures proficiency, leading to Lantra Awards certification and enhanced career opportunities in landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Safe use of brushcutters and trimmers
• Routine maintenance
• Operational techniques
• Interchangeable heads: steel blade and nylon line

Structure:

• Two-day integrated training and assessment program

Course Schedule:

• Day 1:
• Introduction to brushcutters and trimmers
• Safe use and maintenance
• Operational techniques
• Day 2:
• Interchangeable heads
• Practical assessment

Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Safe Use and Maintenance
• Overview of brushcutters and trimmers
• Safety regulations and guidelines
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Module 2: Operational Techniques
• Starting and stopping the machine
• Cutting techniques for different materials
• Trimming and edging techniques
• Module 3: Interchangeable Heads
• Types of interchangeable heads
• Installation and removal of heads
• Cutting techniques for different heads

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Practical assessment on the second day of the course

Assessment Criteria:

• Safe and proper use of brushcutters and trimmers
• Ability to perform routine maintenance
• Proficiency in operational techniques
• Understanding of interchangeable heads

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Classroom instruction
• Hands-on practical training

Faculty:

• Experienced instructors in the field of landscaping and grounds maintenance

Unique Approaches:

• Emphasis on practical application and real-world scenarios
• Use of various brushcutters and trimmers for hands-on experience

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Landscaper
• Groundskeeper
• Horticulturist
• Arborist
• Park ranger

Opportunities:

• Employment in landscaping, horticulture, and grounds maintenance companies
• Self-employment as a contractor or business owner

Outcomes:

• Lantra Awards certification in Brushcutters/Trimmers
• Enhanced skills and knowledge for safe and efficient operation of brushcutters and trimmers
• Increased employability in the landscaping and grounds maintenance industry