Clearing saws are used widely across many sectors for clearing overgrown ground cover. They are used by those working in horticulture, forestry, landscaping, agriculture and grounds maintenance. This training course is a mix of theory and hands on teaching to ensure you know all that you need to know to start working with these powerful machines.
The course is physical, so you must be able to carry out the tasks in the course programme. The course covers;
- HSE legislation, safety guidelines and risk assessment
- Personal protective equipment
- The health and safety features of a clearing saw
- Power unit maintenance
- Driveshaft, gear and cutting head
- Harness adjustment and fuel
- Starting the clearing saw and performing pre-cutting tests
- Safety precautions for site preparation and operations
- Clearing saw operation
- Clearing the site and performing clearing saw checks
This is an assessed course. Upon successful completion learners will receive a Lantra Awards Certificate of Competence.
