City & Guilds NPTC L2 Award in the Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters

This one day course has an assessment on day two. This course is generally free for residents of Liverpool City Region. Please refer to the funding information to find out the course fees based on your home address and finacial situation. PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE CANNOT BE FUNDED FOR APPLICANTS ON FULL TIME FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES OR APPRENTICESHIPS. This course covers the use of Hedge Cutters, including pre-start checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut or trim to the capacity of the machine. This qualification covers 2 units: Unit 209 The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare a hand-held hedge cutter for safe operation and to industry standards. Learners will be able to: · Know the requirements of risk assessment, legislation and safety when preparing a hand-held hedge cutter · Carry out pre-start checks and maintain a hand-held hedge cutter Unit 210 The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate a hand-held hedge cutter for safe operation and to industry standards. Learners will be able to: · Operate a hand-held hedge cutter Learning and Assessment Course Fee: £258 The cost of this course is usually £258. However, residents of Liverpool City Region are likely to be eligible for funding to pay for all or part of this course.