Vale Training Services Ltd

COURSE AIM

• Care and maintenance of hedgelaying tools
• Understand the need for safety procedures
• Lay a hedge to be stock proof
• Lay a hedge to suit local style

What will be covered?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• • Demonstrate the care and maintenance of hedge laying tools
  • Follow safety procedures during operations
  • Advise on suitable hedge maintenance techniques
  • Prepare and establish new hedgerows
  • Identify and prepare hedgerows for hedge laying work
  • Practice basic hedge laying, suiting the local style

COURSE CONTENT.

           Day 1 Preparation and care of tools

                                   Inspection of hedge

                                   Preparation of hedge

                                   Demonstration and introduction to the skill

           Day 2 Review

                                   Continued work as day 1

           Day 3 Review

                                   Continued work as day 1 & 2

Please bring with you any tools you already own, do not buy anything before the course, you will discuss tools on the first day and where is best to purchase these.