NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers

A Level

In Durham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Durham

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Job opportunities after this course: This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Ride on Mower in a safe and competent manner. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award in the Safe Use of Ride on Self Propelled Mowers

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Location

Start date

Durham
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East Durham College, DH1 3SG

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements

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Course programme


Overview of the course:

A practical 1 day course - During the training you will gain the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to take a practical assessment. The assessment will be on the day following completion of the training.


Topics:

1. Health and Safety in the use of Ride on Mowers, including road worthiness.

2. Operator maintenance including:

• Fuel/engine oil/hydraulic oil levels

• Coolant levels/air filters

• Cutting cylinder/ sole plate adjustment

• Safety and adjustments of belts, drivers and guards

• Lubrication points

• Battery maintenance

• Tyre pressures

Note: Maintenance will be altered to match requirements of specific machines.

3. Starting / stopping procedures

4. Gear and speed selection

5. Operating procedures including mowing on slopes and revising

6. Mowing patterns and quality

Additional information

Further study options after this course:
Additional practical units can be added to further industry skills

NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers

Price on request