NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers

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Courses Code

QDXAGCCSM

Study method

Part Time

Cost

£290

Location(s)

Rodbaston

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Is this course for you?

Individuals who operate mowers as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, greenkeeping, parks, gardens and also in amenity use. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a mower safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
What skills will I develop?

Individuals can choose the type of mower for assessment: pedestrian. The assessment covers pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine taking into account the type of cutting mechanism used (e.g., rotary, cylinder, flail or reciprocating knife).
Careers

This qualification will support progression into employment where safe operation of mowers is part of the role. Safe operational skills are key to efficient use, good working practice and preventing accidents, leading to business benefits in terms of less machinery damage and down time.
Other important information

You must be a minimum of 16 years old. Machines and PPE will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

Is this course for you?

Individuals who operate mowers as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, greenkeeping, parks, gardens and also in amenity use. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a mower safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
What skills will I develop?

Individuals can choose the type of mower for assessment: pedestrian. The assessment covers pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine taking into account the type of cutting mechanism used (e.g., rotary, cylinder, flail or reciprocating knife).
Careers

This qualification will support progression into employment where safe operation of mowers is part of the role. Safe operational skills are key to efficient use, good working practice and preventing accidents, leading to business benefits in terms of less machinery damage and down time.
Other important information

You must be a minimum of 16 years old. Machines and PPE will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

Is this course for you?