Course: Brushcutters, Clearing Saw and Strimmers |
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| The Assessment: |
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The assessment establishes that the candidate has the relevant knowledge and understanding as well as the appropriate skill required for the competent safe use of a brushcutter, clearing saw or trimmer.
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| The assessment is divided into four units: |
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| Unit 1 |
Maintain the Brushcutter/Clearing Saw/Trimmer. |
| Unit 2 |
Operate a Brushcutter. |
| Unit 3 |
Operate a Clearing Saw. |
| Unit 4 |
Operate a Trimmer. |
Candidates must successfully achieve:
Unit 1 which is compulsory and/either
Unit 2, Unit 3 or Unit 4 which are optional.
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| Skills to be assessed: |
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- Pre-start checks
- Removal, sharpening and replacement of brushcutter/clearing saw blade.
- Fitting nylon cord to a trimmer.
- Identification of hazards
- Correct adjustment of harness
- Correct use of equipment
- Appropriate warning signs and/or barriers to safeguard public
- Selection of machine for appropriate task
- Machine adjustments
- Safe lifting and handling
- Cleaning maintenance and storage of equipment
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| Knowledge to be assessed: |
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- Legal requirements
- Safety requirements
- Pre-start checks
- Statutory guard requirements
- Identification of hazards
- Material to be cut
- Speed of blade/nylon cord
- Safety of bystanders
- Cleaning maintenance and storage of equipment
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Candidates will be assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’
The assessment requires a practical demonstration of the candidate’s competence. Underpinning knowledge and understanding will be assessed orally.
For details of cost please contact GOSTA Training
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