Level 2 Certificate of Competence for Arboricultural Ground Worker (NPTC 0039-24)
This course is aimed at individuals who operate ground working tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide them with the knowledge, understanding and skills to carry out arboricultural ground worker tasks such as preparing equipment, setting equipment, and supporting aerial workers on site.
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Who is this course for?
This course is for individuals who operate ground working tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide them with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out arboricultural ground worker tasks such as preparing equipment, setting equipment, and supporting aerial workers on site.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age limit for candidates is 16 years.
What will you learn?
The course covers hazards, risks, controls, emergency planning, legislation, industry good practice, roles and responsibilities, site zoning, supporting colleagues and other ground worker tasks.
How will you learn?
Learning 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
- Writing materials
- Lunch (there will be facilities available on-site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)
How will you be assessed?
One-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning.
Where next?
DCG offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Forestry and Tree Surgery and a wide variety of other land-based topics – please see the DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact DCG on 0800 0280289 or tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: December 1, 2023 3:56 pm
