Training Programme for Horticultural Equipment FETAC Level 3
This Horticultural Equipment Training Programme will increase candidates' Safety Awareness with regard to health and safety issues that arise when working with Lawnmowers, Strimmers and Trimmers in the outdoor environment.
Duration: 3 days
No. Of Participants: 8
Certification: FETAC Level 3 Certificate will be awarded to each successful.
Horticultural Equipment Course Objective:
To ensure that operators
- Are competent in the safe use of Horticultural Equipment
- Gain knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations governing this area
Course Content:
- Introduction
- Statutory Requirements
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005:
- Duties of Employers
- Duties of Employee
- Introduction to Machine and Operating Controls
- Select the recommend protective clothing
- Refuel and carry out pre-start safety checks
- Use of Step Ladders
- Strimmers
- Trimmers
- Lawnmowers
- Safe use of Chemicals
- Health & Hygiene
- Carry out correct starting procedures
- Recognise the hazards involved when operating Horticultural Equipment
- Operate the machines using correct working techniques
- Make Post-Operation Checks
- Carry out correct maintenance
- Course Assessment and review
