Horticulture Training Courses
Based in the heart of rural Cheshire, we pride ourselves on supporting the farming and agriculture community. Our selection of horticulture courses are designed to develop the skills of the workers in this vital industry and to help reduce the risks to their health and safety.
Providing Essential Health And Safety Through Horticulture Courses
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 incorporates a variety of legislative acts aimed at protecting those working in the horticulture, agriculture, and farming industries.
All workers have a right to return home safely and, with farming having one of the highest fatality rates of all industries, it is vital that agriculture workers are adequately trained.
Given the physical nature of these roles, there is also a requirement to make sure that workers are safe from injury due to repetitive or strenuous labour.
Our Agriculture, Farming And Horticulture Courses
At Kentra Training our courses are designed to ensure that you and your workers can carry out your roles safely. Where appropriate our horticulture training sessions cover hazards relating to plants and toxic woods, as well as laws and regulations that are in place to keep people safe.
Agricultural Tractors
Agricultural Tractors
Our Agricultural Tractor Course covers everything you need to know about the safe operation of these mechanical work horses.
All Terrain Vehicles
All Terrain Vehicles
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are fun, versatile vehicles that make travelling around large outdoor sites much easier. However, training is necessary because serious incidents and fatalities can occur with these machines.
Grass Cutters And Mowers
Grass Cutters And Mowers
Everyone with a garden knows how to use a Grass Cutters or Mower. Our course covers all you need to use them safely and efficiently including job planning and maintenance.
Hand Held Hedge Trimmers
Hand Held Hedge Trimmers
Although relatively straightforward to use, trimmers can be dangerous if not operated correctly. Our course will address the safety procedures and handling techniques to ensure the only thing being cut is the hedge.
Strimmers And Brushcutters
Strimmers And Brushcutters
Quite often used in public areas, the appropriate training in the correct operation of these machines is vital to keep everyone from operators to the general public safe from flying objects and debris.
Woodchippers And Shredders
Woodchippers And Shredders
From huge industrial shredders to garden woodchippers we can cover them all. Available both from our training centre in Middlewich and on-site at your place of work, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
Telescopic Handlers
Telescopic Handlers
Telescopic Handlers can do it all. Our courses can cover many attachments whether you are using forks for carrying or buckets for loading. We can cover full training from novice to more experienced operators.
Loading Shovels
Loading Shovels
Loading shovels are mostly used to extract materials and load vehicles. Shovelling and shifting are what they do best but however, you use these we can help you do it safely.
Chainsaws
Chainsaws
As one of the more dangerous items of hand-held equipment, training is required by law. This course covers all elements of Cross-Cutting and Maintenance and can be run throughout the year at our training centre or on-site.
Investing In Farm Health And Safety
Our passion is training and we love to pass on our knowledge to keep people safe. Training courses will make sure that you and your employees are confident in the safe use of farm, agricultural and horticultural equipment. By investing in safety, you also invest in the people you work with reaping a whole host of benefits including a happier, more productive workforce, a reduction in injuries, and a longer life for the equipment.
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We offer a full range of training courses for the industrial, construction, and agriculture sectors. Check out our full brochure for details…
