About the course
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.
Key Information
Location: Liverpool Campus
Course length: One Year (one week)
Start date: December 2025
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Entry requirements & additional information
A keen interest in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry.
This course trains using a commercial hedgecutter so applicants must be fit enough to be able to lift and use the equipment for periods of time.
This practical course is delivered to include all the outcomes listed and assessed independently of the training day. Assessment is held on a separate day (Usually/ideally the following week). All Assessment fees are included in Course fee/funding. To gain the qualification you must complete a practical test with one-to-one questioning.
There are further NPTC competency courses available at the College.
Please bring safety footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing. Covered arms and legs are essential when using hand-held hedge cutter.