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About
This course will assess your knowledge and confidence to install post and strained wire fencing and gates safely, protecting both you and those around you.
The finer details
This assessment course has been developed to assess your knowledge and practical abilities in post and strained wire fencing installation.
The course duration will depend on the number of Learners requiring assessment and will be from half a day to one day.
The assessment will consist of a multiple choice question paper and practical assessment. Assessment will cover:
- Types of Fence
- How to Install Strained Wire Fencing.
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card.
In order to ensure you are given the appropriate information and guidance to work efficiently and safely, you must complete the Fencing and Gate Installation Foundation course (FHW06) before moving on to this system specific course.
Delivery method
Practical observation and assessmentCourse description:
Who should attend?
This course is for you if you’re currently installing post and strained wire fencing.
It will test your knowledge and skills in installing post and strained wire fencing safely and efficiently.
After successfully completing the assessment, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card.
What will be covered?
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 post and test strained wire fence systems.
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