Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (NPTC 0014-35)

This is a one-day course and aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Use of Mowers. The course also includes assessment which will take place on the day.

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
• Correct use of both rotary and cylinder mowers

This course will be 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 which takes place on the same day as the 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 tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk