Program Overview

Horticultural Machine Maintenance, Service and Repair

Overview

Learn how to maintain your garden machinery such as line trimmers, brushcutters, hedgecutters, blowers, and rotary mowers in this one-day course.

Full Description

You will learn how to ensure the machines work safely and efficiently. Topics you will cover include:

• Recoil cord replacement
• Rotary blade sharpening
• Air filter serving
• V belt adjustment
• Cable adjustments
• And similar

You are encouraged to bring your own machines in “as used” condition along with operator manuals and any spares, for example, air filters and blades. We can then work on a “real” situation and do some routine servicing.

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

The instructor/student ratio is 1:8.

Free parking is available on Writtle campus: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

This course is for small businesses, self-employed individuals, and property owners with larger gardens. If you require a more in-depth knowledge on specific equipment, you may wish to consider a more advanced servicing and repair course.

Dates

Dates tbc

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blend classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialized fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation, and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programs are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centers and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£230

Bookings of Up to 8 People

£800

Entry Requirements

We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations; therefore, candidates will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe-capped boots or shoes, gloves, and suitable protective clothing that provides full cover for arms and legs. We strongly recommend also wearing a high-visibility vest.

You must bring your own Personal Protective Equipment, but if this presents a problem, we can provide:

• Eye protection, safety glasses, or goggles to EN16:1995
• Face shield or visor
• Ear defenders
• Gloves - adequate to protect hands against flying debris

By making a booking, you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.