A Ground Care Equipment Course is designed to train individuals in the safe and effective use, maintenance, and management of equipment used in grounds maintenance. This includes machinery for lawn care, landscaping, sports turf, parks, estates, golf courses, and local authority grounds.

Typical Equipment Covered

• Strimmers and brush cutters
• Hedge trimmers
• Leaf blowers and vacuums
• Aerators and scarifiers

Course Content

While each course varies by provider, a standard course usually includes:

1. Health & Safety

• PPE requirements
• Risk assessments
• Safe working practices

2. Equipment Familiarisation

• Identifying machine parts
• Basic operating principles
• Legal and manufacturer guidelines

3. Operation and Handling

• Starting/stopping procedures
• Manoeuvring and control
• Use on different terrain and in various weather conditions

4. Maintenance

• Daily and weekly checks
• Cleaning, storage, and servicing basics
• Troubleshooting common problems

5. Practical Assessment

• Hands-on operation
• Safety checks and shutdown procedure

 Who It’s For

• Groundskeepers and maintenance staff
• Local authority workers
• Sports turf professionals
• Golf course and estate workers
• New operators looking for certification

On successful completion candidates will receive a B Safe certificate valid for 3 years.

To book please contact:

Mary 087 2725269 mary@bsafe.ie

Fiona 089 4420002 fiona@bsafe.ie

Philip 087 2571494 philip@bsafe.ie