Hedge Strimmers

Hedge Strimmers
The assessment is divided into four units:

Unit 1 Safe Maintenance of Diesel Engines (Optional) or Unit 2 Safe Maintenance of Petrol Engines (Optional) and Unit 4 Tyres (Compulsory) Unit 5 Wheels, Brakes and Clutches (Compulsory) Unit 6 Battery Maintenance (Compulsory) Unit 7 Transmissions and Conveyors (Compulsory) Unit 8 Cutting Mechanisms (Compulsory)

Candidates must successfully achieve all assessment activities in all three units.

To be awarded a Certificate of Competence, candidates must successfully achieve all Assessment Activities in:
Either:
a) Units 1 and 2 (certificate endorsed "Hand Held Powered Hedge Strimmers")

Or

b) Units 1 and 3 (certificate endorsed "Tractor Mounted Hedge Strimmer")
Or
c) Units 1 and 4 (certificate endorsed "Tractor Mounted Verge Mower")

Skills and Knowledge to be Assessed:
Learning Outcomes
The candidate will be able to:

• Prepare a hand held or tractor mounted hedge trimmer for operation safely.
• Identify the key controls on the machine and their function .
• Identify the risks of the operation and check the work site for hazards.
• Carry out routine maintenance on a hand held or tractor mounted hedge strimmer.
• Operate a hand held or tractor mounted powered hedge strimmer, working competently using correct tools and equipment safely and observing all relevant health and safety legislation.
• State the knowledge and understanding required, relating to PPE legislation and safety.