COURSE SUITABLE FOR:

Any person requiring an appreciation of the importance for safe operation and maintenance of ride on rotary lawn mowers.

COURSE AWARD:

Operating a Ride on Rotary Lawn Mower – Certificate of Completion

COURSE DURATION:

6 hours

COURSE PARTICIPANTS:

Group training Maximum: 6 participants

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

None:

Please inform West Cork Safety training coordinator when booking of any particular learning concerns or special needs

VENUE REQUIREMENTS:

Room suitable to seat 7 people comfortably (with tables /desks if possible) and a White wall or projector screen available.
Suitable external grounds area for various practical demonstrations of equipment

COURSE FEES:

On application

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Make pre starting checks,

  • Select tools, materials and equipment needed
  • Check machine is in a safe condition.
  • Check all levers are in the neutral position
  • Check fuel and top up if necessary.
  • Adjust the seat to reach pedals
  • Check seat safety switch/interlocks
  • Check battery lights etc
  • Check tyre pressure, wheel nuts, steering, brakes
  • Check radiator screen blocked/damaged
  • Check for dried grass around exhaust fire hazard
  • Check all controls are free moving
  • Check condition of cutting blades
  • Check grease points
  • Take mower to work area

 

Operate the Ride on Rotary Mower

  • Check area for any loose objects loose wire, glass, stones etc
  • Wear proper protective clothing and equipment
  • Mow area of 200 sq metres
  • Ensure correct overlapping
  • Switch off lawnmower at end of exercise and leave in safe condition

 

Make post operation checks

  • Check that all areas have been thoroughly cut.
  • Clean Lawnmower
  • Oil and grease if necessary
  • Tidy up area
  • Demonstrate knowledge of storage requirements.

 

COURSE PROVIDER INFORMATION

Please refer to our website www.westcorksafety.ie or contact the Training Co-ordinator for any additional information required about Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Assessment, Appeals, Tutor Contact Details , Learners’ Rights, and Other Training Courses avaliable at: info@westcorksafety.ie