Mulcher / Flail Training (Unit 217) | FMO Training
The H&W Mulcher training course (Unit 217) is aimed at those working in the forestry industry who need to prepare, drive and manoeuvre a mulcher/flail
Provider
H&W Training, DumfriesThis course is available on the H&W Training website.
Description
The course looks at identifying the hazards and risks associated with the working area, the proposed work and the machine, as well as current health and safety legislation. You will be carrying out pre and post-start checks to ensure correct operation of the machine and safety of the operator, and then manoeuvring and operating the machine on-site. Cleaning, servicing and storing the mulcher / flail is also covered.
As you will have achieved the Level 2 Award in Forest Machine Operations (Base Machinery), with your required endorsements, you may progress to undertake training and assessment with other specific forest machinery such as the forwarder, skidder and cable crane.
About H&W Training
H&W Training, based in Dumfries (South West Scotland), and with training sites in Cumbria and Newcastle (North England), are fully qualified NPTC Assessors and LANTRA training providers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland.
We provide training courses for individuals, business or groups who need to expand their skills in certain areas for the job they are in, or for themselves.
