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Lantra Arm mounted cutting equipment TRA05
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
Novice Training Course Duration
1 day dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
4
Experience Worker Tests per day
4
Variations
- Hedge cutting
- Verge
- Ditch/Dyke
- Flail
- Reciprocating knife
- Rotary Disc/Saw
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is an arm mounted cutting equipment?
An arm mounted cutting equipment is widely known as a tractor mounted hedge trimmer. It has a number of hydraulicly moveable booms with a rotating cutting head. The machine can be used to cut hedges and grass verges.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Conduct set up zones
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Select suitable type of machine relative to the work being undertaken
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
- Prepare arm mounted cutting equipment for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up exclusion zone
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage of machine
- Disposal of cut materials
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate equipment
- Vegetation to cut
- Suitable area to complete maintenance tasks
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Arm mounted cutting equipment
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory assessment:
- 25 multiple choice questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria
- Pre use and operational checks
- Set up safe working area
- Demonstrate safe and efficient working
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Where can Tuppco deliver onsite training courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The objective of the Lantra TRA05 course with TUPPCO Training is to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely operate arm-mounted cutting systems, while understanding the risks associated with working near roads, slopes, obstacles, and public spaces.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand different arm-mounted cutting equipment, components, and controls
- Learn correct pre-use checks, machine setup, and safety inspections
- Identify hazards and risks associated with roadside and agricultural cutting
- Develop practical skills in safe manoeuvring, cutting height control, and arm operation
- Learn safe working practices around pedestrians, vehicles, livestock, and public areas
- Understand correct shutdown, maintenance, cleaning, and transport procedures
By the end of the course, learners will be confident, competent, and safety-focused operators of arm-mounted cutting equipment.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Arm-Mounted Cutting Equipment (TRA05) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification confirms that participants have gained the knowledge and practical competence required to safely operate arm-mounted cutting machinery, including verge mowers, flail cutters, and hedge-cutting arms.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards TRA05 Certificate
- Demonstrated competence in operating arm-mounted cutting equipment
- Knowledge of hazard awareness, safe working distances, and equipment risks
- Practical assessment in machine setup, control use, and safe cutting techniques
- A recognised industry qualification suitable for road-side, agricultural, and grounds maintenance work
Who the Award Is For:
Designed for highway maintenance crews, local authorities, agricultural workers, estate teams, and contractors using arm-mounted or tractor-mounted cutting attachments as part of their daily operations.
How Long The Course Can Take
The TRA05 course with TUPPCO Training is typically delivered over 1 day, depending on equipment type and learner experience.
Course Duration Overview:
- Total training time: 1 day
- Includes: theory, equipment setup, operational safety, and practical cutting techniques
- Delivered by qualified TUPPCO Training instructors
- Flexible scheduling available, including on-site delivery anywhere in the UK
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training delivers the TRA05 Arm-Mounted Cutting Equipment course directly at your workplace, farm, or local authority depot, allowing learners to train using your own machinery, on the terrain and cutting conditions they work with every day.
Why On-Site Training Is So Effective:
- Training tailored to your equipment, whether flails, hedge cutters, or verge mowers
- Real-world practice on roadsides, verges, hedgerows, banks, or estate grounds
- Flexible scheduling to suit your workforce
- Increased safety and efficiency of your team’s operations
- Delivered by highly experienced TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable For:
- Local councils and highways teams
- Farmers and agricultural contractors
- Grounds maintenance teams
- Private estates and land management workers
TUPPCO Training provides on-site delivery UK-wide, including the Cotswolds and all surrounding areas.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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