Students are provided with a hands on activity, scenario or demonstration, theory followed by a written and demonstration test before they are able to use equipment. I have created a badge/ passport system so students can track their own progress.
I have worked with STIHL in the past to run experiential learning days for students to become trained on equipment by STIHL professional trainers. STIHL iCademy is a free resource that I have at my disposal to introduce students to equipment used in the profession through videos and online progress tracking quizzes