Ride-On Mowers
Accreditation: Lantra Awards | Duration: 1 Day
Course Description
Ride-on mowers are widely used across horticultural, landscape and grounds maintenance businesses and, with the right training, can be operated safely and efficiently. This course ensures you can operate a ride-on mower competently and with confidence, in line with all relevant health and safety legislation. The course now includes specific guidance on battery-operated machines. Learning outcomes include: identifying the risks associated with ride-on mowers; selecting appropriate PPE; identifying the controls and components; carrying out daily checks; performing pre-start checks; identifying and reporting faults; adjusting the cutting mechanism to achieve the required standard; operating the machine safely including on slopes; performing after-use maintenance; and loading and transporting the machine. Course sessions cover: legislation; general safety; risk assessment; cutting mechanisms; controls and equipment; daily checks; safe methods of operation; working on slopes; transportation; and safety with fuel. Suitable for anyone employed in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance. On successful completion you will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of competence.
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