Brushcutting, Strimming & Garden Machinery
Start
14 Nov 2025
End
14 Nov 2025
This introductory course is ideal for those who want to learn about the use of strimmers/brushcutters Brushcutters and strimmers are popular tools across the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industries. They save time and work efficiently in tricky terrains and situations. However, they also have the potential to be one of the most dangerous machines in common use.
Qualifications
Borders College Certificate of Attendance.
Delivery
This is a 1 day course.
Location
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements.
Cost
£175
Course Content
Our course will help novice users recognise and reduce those dangers. You will also learn how to optimise performance and carry out routine maintenance.
Morning Session: Equipment Maintenance Essentials
The morning will focus on practical maintenance skills to keep your machinery running smoothly and safely. Topics include:
- Cleaning and replacing spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters, oil, and oil filters (where applicable)
- Identifying and servicing grease points
- Lubricating levers, cables, and other moving components
- Sharpening blades (where suitable; some may require specialist services)
- Changing strimmer heads or blades
- Cleaning procedures and preparing equipment for winter storage
Afternoon Session: Safety & Strimmer Use
In the latter part of the day, we will cover key health and safety considerations followed by hands-on instruction in the safe and effective use of strimmers.
Questions?
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01896 66 26 00