Safe Use of Brush Cutters and Trimmers

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Level 2

1 Day Course

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This one-day course is essential for anyone who uses a brush cutter or trimmer in a professional capacity (as part of

their normal duties) such as an arborist, grounds maintenance operative or gardener. The course develops practical

and theory understanding for how to carry out pre-start checks and maintenance, selection of cutting heads and

operation techniques for brush cutters and trimmers.

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Who is this course for?

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      • Anyone that needs to use a brush cutter in the workplace

      • A successful completion of this course can significantly improve your job opportunities in horticulture,

      landscaping and arboriculture sectors

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Course Format

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      • Duration: 1 day

      • Assessment: Assessment at end of the day of the course

      • Awarding Body: NPTC Level 2 Certificate

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Requirements

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      • You must be 16 years old or over

      • No formal prerequisites

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Course Content

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      • Risk assessments

      • Health and safety legislation that covers trimmer and brush cutter operations

      • PPE for trimmer and brush cutter operations

      • Health and safety features of the

      • Maintenance the trimmer/brush cutter

      • How to operate a trimmer/brush cutter

      • Understand different operating techniques

      • How to store equipment safely and appropriately

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Certification

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On completion of the course, successful candidates will be sent a City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use

of brush-cutters and trimmers.