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Lantra Brush Cutter / Trimmer TRM02
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
1-2 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
6
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Brush cutter / trimmer
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco Instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is a strimmer / brush cutter?
A grass trimmer, or strimmer, is a useful tool for keeping your garden’s greenery tidy. Attachments including nylon line turn at an incredibly fast speed. This makes them strong enough to make light work of grass, weeds, and plants, without the risk of damage to driveways, fences and sheds.
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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 strimmer – brush cutter use
- Prepare the strimmer – brush cutter for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up exclusion zone
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of strimmer – brush cutter
- 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
- Brush cutter – strimmer
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Practical assessment criteria:
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- Set up safe working area
- Demonstrate safe and efficient working
- Pre use and operational checks
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite 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 Lantra Strimmer and Brush Cutter (TRM02) course delivered by TUPPCO Training is designed to give learners the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate strimmers and brush cutters safely and efficiently. This Lantra-accredited training ensures operators can manage vegetation effectively while minimising risks and complying with industry safety standards.
Key Course Objectives:
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Understand strimmer and brush cutter controls, functions, and operational limits
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Learn correct PPE use, operator responsibilities, and Lantra-approved safety procedures
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Conduct pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and safe handling of equipment
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Operate strimmers and brush cutters effectively across a variety of terrain and vegetation types
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Identify hazards such as flying debris, uneven surfaces, and overhead obstacles
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Apply safe working practices and Lantra-recognised operational standards
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Build confidence to perform vegetation management tasks safely and efficiently
By the end of the Lantra TRM02 Strimmer/Brush Cutter course, learners will be fully competent and confident in operating strimmers and brush cutters, improving both workplace safety and operational efficiency.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Strimmer and Brush Cutter (TRM02) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an official Lantra TRM02 certificate, confirming they have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to safely operate, handle, and maintain strimmers and brush cutters in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and agricultural settings.
Your Lantra Award Will Include:
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Official Lantra TRM02 Certificate
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Verified competence in the safe operation of strimmers and brush cutters
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Practical skills in cutting, trimming, and managing vegetation efficiently
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Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard awareness, and regulatory compliance
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Understanding of pre-use inspections, operational safety, and routine equipment maintenance
Who This Qualification Is For:
Ideal for grounds maintenance teams, landscapers, agricultural workers, and any operator required to use strimmers or brush cutters safely in professional, commercial, or land-based environments.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Lantra Strimmer and Brush Cutter (TRM02) course delivered by TUPPCO Training is highly practical and hands-on, providing learners with real-world competence in operating strimmers and brush cutters safely and efficiently.
Course Duration Overview:
- Typical duration: 1 day (depending on learner experience)
- Covers essential theory on equipment operation, safety, hazard awareness, and routine maintenance
- Includes practical exercises in cutting techniques, handling, and safe equipment use
- Assessment ensures learners are fully competent in professional strimmer and brush cutter operation
- Delivered by Lantra-qualified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive experience in vegetation management
TUPPCO Training delivers this course across the UK, including farms, parks, sports grounds, estates, and commercial landscaping sites.
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training delivers on-site Lantra Strimmer and Brush Cutter (TRM02) courses, allowing staff to train using your own equipment in real working environments. This practical approach ensures skills are fully transferable and directly applicable to your operational requirements.
Benefits of On-Site Lantra Training:
- Training customised to your site layout, vegetation type, and operational needs
- Hands-on experience using your own strimmers and brush cutters
- Reduces travel, downtime, and operational disruption
- Realistic learning in authentic workplace conditions
- Delivered by highly experienced, Lantra-qualified TUPPCO Training instructors
Ideal On-Site Locations Include:
- Farms, agricultural estates, and rural land
- Parks, sports fields, and public grounds
- Commercial landscaping sites
- Urban or rural maintenance projects
TUPPCO Training provides on-site Lantra TRM02 courses across the UK, including the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and surrounding regions, delivering flexible, practical, and accredited vegetation management training.
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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