With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.
Basic Boundary Fence Installation
What is this course?
This practical three-day programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to safely install, repair, and maintain boundary fencing systems. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, delegates learn correct installation techniques, safe working practices, and industry standards for fencing projects. Course duration depends on experience, and sessions are adapted to meet learners' needs.
Quick Facts
- Price: £950 + VAT per delegate
- Duration: 3 days
- Maximum delegates: 8
- Certification: Certificate of attendance
- Validity: 5 years recommended
- Day 1 — Health and safety, PPE, components, drawings, and setting out
- Day 2 — Practical installation, post installation, alignment, and tool use
- Day 3 — Tensioning, quality inspections, repairs, practical assessment, and feedback
Also covers the location of underground and overhead services, typical tools and equipment used in fencing, and methods of measurement, setting out, and estimating materials.
Practical observation assessments, continuous instructor assessment, verbal questioning, and demonstrations of safe working practices during practical installation exercises.
If a learner doesn't meet the required standard, additional training may be required before reassessment. There is no separate refresher course.
New entrants to the fencing industry, boundary fence installers, highway maintenance operatives, construction operatives, groundworkers, utilities contractors, agricultural workers, and supervisors. Many delegates go on to progress into fencing, highways, and infrastructure installation roles.
Course Content
- Day 1 — Health and safety, PPE, components, drawings, and setting out
- Day 2 — Practical installation, post installation, alignment, and tool use
- Day 3 — Tensioning, quality inspections, repairs, practical assessment, and feedback
Also covers the location of underground and overhead services, typical tools and equipment used in fencing, and methods of measurement, setting out, and estimating materials.
Assessment
Practical observation assessments, continuous instructor assessment, verbal questioning, and demonstrations of safe working practices during practical installation exercises.
If a learner doesn't meet the required standard, additional training may be required before reassessment. There is no separate refresher course.
Suitable For
New entrants to the fencing industry, boundary fence installers, highway maintenance operatives, construction operatives, groundworkers, utilities contractors, agricultural workers, and supervisors. Many delegates go on to progress into fencing, highways, and infrastructure installation roles.
Entry Requirements
PPE Requirements: A safety helmet, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, gloves, safety glasses, and any additional site-required PPE.
- • No formal entry requirements — previous construction, fencing, or groundworks experience is beneficial but not essential
- • Minimum age: 16
- • Reasonable spoken and written English, to follow instructions and participate in assessments
- • The course involves manual handling, tool use, and outdoor practical activity — delegates should be in good general health
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FAQs
Do I need previous fencing experience to attend?
No — there are no formal entry requirements, though previous construction, fencing, or groundworks experience is beneficial.
Is there a minimum number of delegates to run this course?
Yes, a minimum of 3, due to the cost of training materials.
What happens if I don't pass?
Additional training may be arranged before you're reassessed — there's no fixed resit fee or waiting period specified.
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