Brushcutters and Trimmers

The place to start. . . 

If you have never used any machinery before and want to gain some confidence the brushcutter course is a fantastic place to start and it is one of the good jobs.

You tend to get into a bit of a zone and totally focus on the job and the real satistaction is that you can see very clearly where you have been. Nothing like looking back over the job and thinking ‘I did that’ with a smile – abliet tired smile. 

Just try to dodge the smelly steaming piles, if nothing else you do learn quick too!

The safe use of brushcutter and trimmers is not just about using a machine safely but making sure we protect not only you and others in the area but the environment in which you work.

Many of you are already actively using brushcutters and trimmers however you may have discovered that as a professional operator you need a certificate of competence to enable you to carry on doing so.

You may have been asked by:

• your quality assurance body
• your employer
• or a new contract opportunity to demonstrate competence through certification

You could be new to the job or been doing it for over 40 years and things have changed, if so and you are faced with having to gain your brushcutter and trimmer qualifications have you been:

• Struggling to find the right fit in terms of training provider?
• Confused by all the names, numbers and acronyms for the land based courses that are available to you?
• Worried you will get it wrong or waste you hard earned money?
• Concerned that it will feel like going back to school?
• Looking to gain a qualification to continue with jobs because legislation has changed?
• Offered a new and exciting contract, but need another ticket/qualification to seal the deal?

Then we can help you!

No matter which sector you are coming from, and the level of experience. We can work with you to understand your training needs, we can tailor a programme and provide courses that will be suitable to you.

We provide award winning training through tailored, flexible, friendly, approachable trainers and assessors.

All courses are run with small groups to ensure you have as much time as needed to learn and experience what is required for the assessments if you chose to take them. Trainers and assessors are experienced, friendly, and approachable.

As with all Lowe Maintenance courses, you get support and advice via email or on the phone if you need it in the future, just because you’ve completed the course doesn’t mean you can’t get in touch if you need more information or guidance.

City and Guilds accreditation

Is the certificate you will gain on successful completion of your brushcutter and trimmer assessment. 

A  one-day course, with the assessment at the end of the day.

Group sizes are no more than four candidates to one trainer, so nice small group sizes. To allow for plenty of discussion and questions. 

You will have access to the Lowe Maintenance portal on booking where you will find leaflets and updates to look through before attending the practical session. 

On this strimmer and brushcutter course you will be learning about:

• brushcutter and trimmers maintenance
• how to sharpen blades and re-thread cord heads
• the risks involved in using brushcutters and trimmers and how to stay safe
• carry out pre-use checks
• difference between sything and swatting techniques 
• the difference between PPE use dependant on cutting head
• importance of biosecurity
• industry best practice 
• what you need to do in an emergency
• how health and safety legislation will affect you

Also, a huge bonus for you is that you can hire one of our brushcutters and trimmers at no extra cost – how amazing is that!

You will have to bring your own PPE though it is not good practice to share sweaty helmets and gloves. But don’t worry we provide a thorough list of exactly what you need to bring with you so no hiccups on the day. 

Candidate portal

On booking your course you will be given access to the candidate portal, where you will find lots of leaflets and documentation to read through, ideally before you attend the course. This helps you with the terminology during the course and gives you a heads-up of what to expect in any discussions and practical sessions. There could even be some videos we need you to watch to help embed your learning in preparation for your assessments. 

Assessment

The brushcutter and trimmer course is one day, with the assessment at the end of that day, you will be assessed by an independent City and Guilds assessor. 

We may be stating the obvious and it is sad that we have to be saying this as it appears it is not common practice. 

When attending a course with us, you must follow any instructions that are given when using any equipment and carrying out tasks, for the safety of all involved. 

For further details please see our terms and conditions for courses.