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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers (NPTC 0014-21 & 0014-26)

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Use of Brush-cutters.

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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: 14.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £255
Exam: £90
Broomfield Hall

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-award-in-the-safe-use-of-brush-cutters-and-trimmers-nptc-0014-21-0014-26
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Course Information for Students

This one-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Use of Brush-cutters. 

The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years. You should preferably have knowledge of basic use of machinery.

The course will cover:

  • The relevant legal requirements
  • How to avoid the potential dangers
  • Essential maintenance
  • Changing attachments
  • Correct use

This course is delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

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

There is a practical assessment.

DCG 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 DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact DCG on 0800 0280289 or tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk

Course 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...

Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture

£32597

Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture

Farm Workers

£29694

Farm Workers

Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters

£35667

Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters

Farmers

£21933

Farmers

Agricultural and Fishing Trades

£23374

Agricultural and Fishing Trades

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 29, 2023 3:19 pm