It is suitable for any participant wanting to achieve an NPTC award in the safe use of a manually fed woodchipper.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years.
What will you learn?
You will learn:
Health and safety requirements
How to carry out a risk assessment
How to prepare and operate the equipment
How to carry out maintenance
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will be required to supply your own:
Steel toe-capped boots/wellingtons
Writing materials
Lunch (there will be facilities on-site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)
How will you be assessed?
There is a practical assessment to pass the qualification.
Where next?
Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
Information for Employers
If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Forestry Workers
£30198
More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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