Objectives
At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Understand the use and operation of mowing and brush cutting equipment.
- Master safe driving.
- Performing 1st level servicing and maintenance.
Program
1. DEFINITIONS AND BASIC CONCEPTS
- Refresher on the principles of cutting.
- Mowing.
- Clearing undergrowth.
- Knowledge of vegetation.
2. OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT CUTTING EQUIPMENT
- Tractor / Forwarder, Splitter.
- Roadside mower.
- Different types of spreader.
- Kinematics: Frame – Jib – Pendulum, etc.
- Shredders: Housing – Bearing – Rotor – Flails – Feeler roller – Skirts – Deflectors, etc.
- Danger and precautions when using mowing and brush-cutting equipment.
- Driving aids: Float – Accumulator – Lift – Clearance – Anti-rollover.
- Transmissions etc..
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRIVING POSITION:
- Tractor operation: Function and use of levers and buttons.
- How the spreader works: Joysticks (On/Off, Low pressure, Proportional electric) – Control panel.
4. STAFF AND USER SAFETY
- Gestures and postures.
- Signage.
- Tandem driving rules.
5. ENVIRONMENT
- Economic and ecological factors.
- Site reconnaissance and plan of attack – Work method.
- Beaconing.
- Cleanliness.
6. 1ST LEVEL CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
- Analysis of manufacturers’ documents: User manual – Maintenance booklet – Follow-up sheets.
- Checking and displaying equipment in the workshop: Checking the tractor – Forwarder and spreader – Levels – Tyre condition
- Lighting – Traffic signs – Joints – Hoses
/ Fittings – Checking the cutting tool – Condition of the mud flaps – Safety device. - Maintenance: Awareness of the cost of investment and maintenance – Preventive maintenance – Lubrication – Cleaning – Wear parts – 1st level servicing.
7. SAFE ON-SITE APPLICATION
- Adjusting the driving position.
- Site survey.
- Signage.
- Transport and movement positioning.
8. OPERATING DEMONSTRATION BY THE TRAINER
9. EXERCISES ON EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
- Driving exercises on equipment: Ditches – Embankments – Slopes – Curves – Obstacles – Narrow paths or roads – Plantings, etc.
- Use of driver assistance systems.
10. SUMMARY
- Questions / Answers
- Refresher on safety rules.
- Validation of prior learning.
ESSENTIAL: Trainees must bring:
OVERALLS
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
This training course may give rise to an assessment enabling the company to issue a driving licence.
Teaching Methods & Aids
Feedback – Case studies – Role-play scenarios – Interactive assessment.
Specific IFC TRITECH leaflet.
Certificates provided
- Certificate of attendance
Practical information
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