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Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper (NPTC 0020-57)

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC award in the safe use of a manually fed woodchipper.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Agriculture
Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 1
Hours: 7.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £145
Exam: £55
Broomfield Hall

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-award-in-safe-use-of-manually-fed-woodchipper-nptc-0020-57
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Course Information for Students

It is suitable for any participant wanting to achieve an NPTC award in the safe use of a manually fed woodchipper. 

The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years.

During the training you will cover the following outcomes:

  • Know the health and safety requirements for operating a wood-chipper
  • Be able to carry out a risk assessment on a site
  • Be able to prepare the equipment and site for wood-chipping operations
  • Be able to operate a wood-chipper
  • Carry out maintenance on a wood-chipper

This course will be delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own: 

  • Steel toe-capped boots
  • Writing materials
  • Lunch (there will be facilities on-site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)

Candidates will complete a practical test with one-to-one verbal questioning on the same day as training.

DCG offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide variety of other land-based topics – please see the DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

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Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Forestry Workers

£28398

Forestry Workers

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: December 1, 2023 3:57 pm