About the Course
Routine Service - Specific Repairs - Fault Diagnosis
This fifteen day course is aimed at operators and mechanics with responsibility or an interest in the routine maintenance and repair of machines, tractors and equipment used in the grounds care and associated industries.
Our practical based training will offer candidates the ability to reduce servicing costs, machinery down time and is a valuable opportunity to develop skills in routine maintenance and repair.
To ensure the training is appropriate and cost effective candidates will be encouraged, with prior arrangement, to work on their own equipment and components.
Topics covered in the programme are as follows:
This fifteen day course is aimed at operators and mechanics with responsibility or an interest in the routine maintenance and repair of machines, tractors and equipment used in the grounds care and associated industries.
Our practical based training will offer candidates the ability to reduce servicing costs, machinery down time and is a valuable opportunity to develop skills in routine maintenance and repair.
To ensure the training is appropriate and cost effective candidates will be encouraged, with prior arrangement, to work on their own equipment and components.
Topics covered in the programme are as follows:
- Day 1 - Tools, equipment, engine diagnostic, service administration, Health and Safety
- Day 2 - Multi Cylinder Diesel Engine
- Day 3 - 4 Stroke Petrol Engine
- Day 4 - Mechanical transmission systems
- Day 5 - Basic MIG and Arc Welding
- Day 6 - Hydraulics
- Day 7 - Electrics - Start and charge
- Day 8 - Mechanical transmission of power (belts, chains, shafts etc)
- Day 9 - Cylinder Mower Cutting Unit - In season settings and repair
- Day 10 - Cutting Unit Overhaul (Cylinder, Rotary or Flail)
- Day 11 - Cutting Unit Overhaul Continued
- Note; where cutting units are not required by the candidate, weeks 10 and 11 may be used to develop other areas within the course criteria, i.e. electrics, hydraulics etc
- Day 12 - 2 Stroke Engines and Hand-Held Machines
- Day 13 - Electrics, Lighting and Control
- Day 14 - Skills Application Day - Small Machinery
- Day 15 - Skills Application Day - Self Propelled Machinery
Entry Requirements
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore candidates will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe capped boots or shoes, gloves and suitable protective clothing which provides full cover for arms and legs.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
Useful Information
Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.
Tea and coffee making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:10
Tea and coffee making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:10
Course Dates
Thursdays, 16 November 2023 - 7 March 2024 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
[excluding 21 and 28 December]
£2100 per person (1 places available)
Please call the number shown below, to make your booking
For group bookings please contact
Short Courses 01245 424286