Part time Turf Maintenance Equipment HR023
Vocational qualification
In Dorchester
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Dorchester
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Duration
2 Days
Turf maintenance equipment covers a wide range of machinery including aerators, scarifiers and slitters all of which need skilful operators, both for pedestrian controlled machines and tractor mounted equipment. This qualification is designed to assess the professional operator.
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Start date
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About this course
Minimum age 16 years. Tetanus protection is recommended.
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Course programme
Turf Maintenance Equipment HR023
QualificationCertificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Turf Maintenance Equipment
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?
Duration :1 day per week for 2 weeks
Times :2 x Wednesday: 9.30 am ' 4.30 pm
Dates :2 courses:
7.10.09 ' 14.10.09
3.02.10 ' 10.02.10
Run by : Horticulture Department.
Tutor : Mark Courtier
Awarding Body
City & Guilds NPTC
Is it right for me?
Turf maintenance equipment covers a wide range of machinery including aerators, scarifiers and slitters all of which need skilful operators, both for pedestrian controlled machines and tractor mounted equipment. This qualification is designed to assess the professional operator. It demonstrates operator competence to employers, particularly within local authority and public utility company work.
What qualifications will I need?
Minimum age 16 years. Tetanus protection is recommended.
What will I be learning about?
- Pre'start safety
- Pedestrian controlled or tractor mounted operations
- Legal and safety requirements
- Fuel storage and transportation
- Safe lifting and handling
- Identification of hazards
- Appropriate documentation
What is involved?
One day training and one 2 hour assessment.
What materials are required?
Overalls, safety boots and waterproofs. Notepad and pen.
PLEASE NOTE: All students must bring 2 passport size photographs on the first day of their course.
What is next?
Further NPTC tests
How will I be assessed?
NPTC assessment by an external examiner.
How much will it cost?
£195
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Part time Turf Maintenance Equipment HR023