Safe Use of Mowers

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Safe Use of Mowers

Kingston Maurward College
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Description

The safe use of mowers requires competent operators. This assessment provides competency on a mower with one of four types of cutting mechanism - cylinder, rotary, flail or reciprocating knife. Also includes clearing blockages, safe techniques and cutting patterns.

Qualification

Certificate of Competence in Safe Use of Mowers

Course Content

  • Legal and safety requirements
  • Operational adjustments and maintenance
  • Factors affecting efficiency
  • Clearing blockages
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Cutting patterns

You must be able to manoeuvre the mower skilfully and safely. You need to be able to assess the condition of the grass and adjust the mower to achieve maximum efficiency of grass cutting as well…

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The safe use of mowers requires competent operators. This assessment provides competency on a mower with one of four types of cutting mechanism - cylinder, rotary, flail or reciprocating knife. Also includes clearing blockages, safe techniques and cutting patterns.

Qualification

Certificate of Competence in Safe Use of Mowers

Course Content

  • Legal and safety requirements
  • Operational adjustments and maintenance
  • Factors affecting efficiency
  • Clearing blockages
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Cutting patterns

You must be able to manoeuvre the mower skilfully and safely. You need to be able to assess the condition of the grass and adjust the mower to achieve maximum efficiency of grass cutting as well as carrying out routine maintenance.

The assessment may be taken on a mower with one of 4 types of cutting mechanism: cylinder, rotary, flail, reciprocating knife.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age for this course is 16 years. Tetanus protection is recommended.

Next Dates

1 x Wednesday plus assessment on an extra day

Start:

20/3/13

09.15am - 4.45pm

Price

£225

Please note: The 2 hour assessment takes place on a separate day by arrangement between the candidate and the external NPTC appointed assessor.

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