Safe use of Stump Grinders City & Guilds

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NPTC Level 2 Award

1 Day Course

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This course will cover the safe operation and maintenance of stump grinder machines. It has been designed to aid

candidates to maintain, prepare and operate a Stump Grinder. Candidates will be instructed to the level expected to

gain the competence in the City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Stump Grinder. The course content

also includes legislation and risk assessment.

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Who is this course for?

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      • The course is suitable for anyone wanting to prepare, operate and maintain a stump grinder for the purpose

      of removing unwanted tree stumps

      • Anyone required to have a Certificate of Competence to use to a stump grinder machine in the workplace

 

Course Format

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      • Duration: 1 day

      • Assessment: Complete a practical test with 1-2-1 verbal questioning

      • Awarding Body: NPTC Level 2 Certificate

 

Requirements

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      • Must bring appropriate PPE

      • You must be 16 years old or over

      • No formal prerequisites

 

Course Content

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      • Health and safety requirements for operating a stump grinder

      • Preparation and operation a stump grinder

      • How to carry out a risk assessment on a stump grinder

      • Preparing the equipment and site for stump grinder operations

      • How to operate a stump grinder

      • How to carry out maintenance on a stump grinder

 

Equipment requirements

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     • PPE:

            o The Stump Grinder will be supplied by The Arborist Academy UK Ltd

            o Chainsaw helmet ear and eye protection

            o Gloves (EN381-7)

            o Steel toe-cap boots with chainsaw protection

 

Certification

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

Stump Grinders certificate from NPTC.