Tractor Driven Arm Mounted Flail Cutter (Lantra Awards)
Program Overview
Tractor Driven Arm Mounted Flail Cutter (Lantra Awards)
Overview
This one-day course at Writtle College is designed for experienced tractor drivers who wish to use an arm mounted flail cutter. The course is accredited by Lantra Awards and includes an assessment.
Full Description
The course covers the following topics:
- Preparation and maintenance
- Site safety
- Machinery operation
- Hedge trimming
- Verge cutting
- Ditch or dyke cutting
The course is aimed at operators working in a commercial environment, and the instructor/student ratio is 1:4. During the assessment process, participants will be asked to identify certain tractor instruments/controls and perform maintenance checks.
Who Should Attend?
This course is for experienced tractor drivers. Participants will be asked to sign and return an Experienced Tractor Driving Operator Declaration before attending.
Dates
Dates are to be confirmed. Participants can register their interest in future courses, and the college will be in touch when dates are arranged.
Where You'll Study
The course is held at Writtle College, which offers a range of courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialized fields.
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
- Standard fee: £275
- Bookings for four people: £900
Entry Requirements
The course is aimed at competent tractor drivers. Participants should be certain of their ability before attending, as they will be asked to sign and return an Experienced Tractor Driving Operator Declaration.
Participants must wear steel toe-capped boots or shoes, gloves, and suitable protective clothing that provides full cover for arms and legs. A high-visibility vest is also recommended.
By making a booking, participants are declaring themselves medically fit to participate in this course.
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Participants can register their interest in future courses, and the college will be in touch when dates are arranged.
Program Outline
The course is accredited by Lantra Awards and includes an assessment. Topics covered will include: preparation and maintenance, site safety, machinery operation, hedge trimming, verge cutting, ditch or dyke cutting. The course is aimed at operators working in a commercial environment, and the instructor/student ratio is 1:4.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
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Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
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The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As we're governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, you will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe-capped boots or shoes, gloves and suitable protective clothing which provides full cover for arms and legs. We strongly recommend also wearing a high-visibility vest. By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
