Technical and Equipment Management Pathway

Abrasive Wheel Safety Certificate

Delivered in an online environment, this one-hour course will provide an understanding of the main risks associated with using abrasive wheels and ways to minimise and control the risks. The Abrasive Wheel Safety Certificate is required by anyone who uses abrasive wheels tools in the workplace. This certificate satisfies the training and awareness requirement of legislation and regulations including PUWER 1998 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Cutting Unit Set Up And Sharpening Techniques

This one-day, hands-on, workshop will provide an understanding of the correct way to set up cutting units. Discover the principles of cutting units, how to take control of maintenance regimes, the correct use of grinders and how to get the best out of mowers to ensure the highest quality of cut. Gain confidence to effectively communicate with stakeholders about the importance of the maintenance facility and the impact it ultimately has on the playing surface.

Basic Machinery Maintenance

This one-day, hands on, workshop is ideal for anyone involved in the operation, supervision or maintenance of turfcare machinery. It will provide practical basic training to complete daily checks, make adjustments, fault find and undertake basic repairs.

  • Daily machinery inspection and record keeping.
  • Make common adjustments.
  • Basic fault finding and repairs.
  • The value of the operator’s manual.

Fundamentals Of Turfcare Mechanics – LEVEL 1

This six-day programme, delivered over a series of two-day workshops, is a practical hands-on training course where attendees will learn how to complete the most common service and fault-finding tasks.

  • Petrol engines – service and fault finding.
  • Diesel engines – service and fault finding.
  • Rotary blades sharpening and balancing.
  • 12-volt batteries and charging systems.
  • Hydraulics – service and fault finding.
  • Cutting unit set up and repair.
  • Cutting unit quality of cut maintenance.
  • Cutting unit sharpening.
  • Electrics and fault finding.
  • Safety switches – fault finding and testing.

Fundamentals Of Turfcare Mechanics – (Under Development)

This programme will be suitable for anyone who has completed the Basic Machinery Maintenance and Fundamentals of Turfcare Mechanics – Level 1. A practical hands-on training course where attendees will learn advanced skills.

  • Final drives and transmissions.
  • Engines.
  • Machinery winter overhaul.
  • Electrics – wiring schematics.
  • Hydraulics – testing and component repair.
  • Fleet maintenance planning.