Overview:
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to install post and strained wire fencing safely, protecting both you and those around you.
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to install post and strained wire fencing safely. The amount of instruction you will require will depend upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs.
The course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
• Types of Fence
• How to Install Strained Wire Fencing
• Theory Assessment
• Practical Assessment.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the purpose and components of post and strained wire
fence systems
• Describe the materials and installation requirements for post and
strained wire fence systems
• Select and prepare tools, equipment and resources for post and
strained wire fence systems
• Demonstrate how to calculate the required materials for post and
strained wire fence systems
• Demonstrate how to position and fix posts at specified lines, levels
and angles
• Prepare and install post and strained wire components to meet
specifications
• Position and securely fix post and strained wire components at
specified lines, levels and heights
• Demonstrate how to inspect, repair and test strained wire fence
systems.
Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to four days.
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card.
Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.
From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Unit: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming
The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course: