Land Based Machinery

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood Chipper 0020-858

Start time: 9.00am

Finish time: Approximately 4 - 5.00 pm

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Stump Grinder

Start time: 9.00am

Finish time: Approximately 4 - 5.00pm

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush cutter & Trimmers 

Start time: 9.00am

Finish time: Approximately 4pm

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Hand-Held Hedge Cutter 

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out powered pole pruner tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.

It covers hazards, risks, controls, emergency planning, legislation, industry good practice, roles, and maintenance of powered pole pruners.

This qualification will appeal to those who use an Sit In and Sit-astride ATV. You may be working in agriculture, grounds maintenance, outdoor events or use the ATV for recreational use.

The minimum age limit for candidates taking this qualification is 16 years.

This does not replace any legal requirement for a driving licence.

It covers safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance, safety checks and recognition of controls and instruments. The test of covers the use of the tractor in a range of situations: driving safely and correctly around a suitable course (including reversing with a trailer), trailer hitching, attaching 3-point linkage and Power Take Off (PTO) driven attachments. There is an optional unit that covers the use of a tractor fitted with a front-end loader.