Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
Essential:
You must be 16 years old or over to undertake this course. As this is a short and very intense course, you must be able to proficiently operate hand held machinery used during the training.
What qualification will I gain?
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of competence in the safe use of Handheld Hedge Cutters.
Course content
What will I study?
Area covered:
You will study the underpinning knowledge essential for correctly maintaining and safely operating a handheld hedge trimmer and receive tuition in how to maintain and safely operate a handheld hedge trimmer.
The following areas are covered during the course:
- Know how to carry out a risk assessment
- Know the health and safety legislation that underpins hand held hedge trimmer operations
- Know the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hand held hedge trimmer operations
- Know the health and safety features of the equipment being used
- Know that there are different types of hedge trimmer
- Understand hedge types and growth habits
- Know how to maintain the hedge trimmer
- Know how to prepare work area
- Know how to operate a hedge trimmer
- Know how to clean, store and transport equipment safely and appropriately.
How will I be assessed?
This qualification can be examined by the Trainer who delivered the training. Training on day one and assessment on another date (usually the following day). Assessment can take 1.5 – 3.00 hours and will be at the venue at which you trained.
There is an option for this course to be trained in the workplace, please contact our business development team to discuss.
Additional information
You will be offered the correct PPE for this course (with the exception of safety footwear, which must be supplied by the trainee/candidate). Robust outdoor clothing should be worn, ideally coveralls or a boiler suit.
Any other tools and equipment required will be listed on the joining instructions. These will be emailed to you a few weeks before the course is due to start – please contact us to confirm you have the required items.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
Any queries?
If you have any queries about this course, including assessment dates, please contact Jade Gravestock on 01767 626200 or email shuttleworthshortcourses@bedford.ac.uk
Please note, where there is an upcoming date without an ‘enrol’ button, this indicates that the course is full.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
