You will study the underpinning knowledge essential for correctly maintaining and safely operating a multi tool and its attachments and receive tuition in how to maintain and safely operate a multi tool and its attachments.

The following areas are covered during the course:

One from group 1.

Prepare a petrol power unit in multi-tool equipment, there is one learning outcome: 

The learner will:
LO1 Prepare a petrol power unit in multi-tool equipment (Criteria 1.1-1.13)

This is divided into a number of Assessment criteria, the learner can:

• AC1.1 Identify hazards and risks associated with the working area and the proposed work
• AC1.2 Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the working area
• AC1.3 Outline health and safety legislation, and good industry practice
• AC1.4 Use appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• AC1.5 Work in way which maintains health and safety is consistent with relevant legislation
  and industry good practice
• AC1.6 Explain why safety features are fitted to a multi-tool
• AC1.7 Check all safety feature checks
• AC1.8 Explain the function and maintenance of the individual components
• AC1.9 Describe inspection and maintenance of the multi-tool drive tube and coupling
• AC1.10 Dispose of waste in line with legislation
  AC1.11 Describe how environmental damage can be minimised
• AC1.12 Fuel the machine
• AC1.13 Carry out work to minimise environmental damage

Or

Prepare a battery power unit for multi-tool equipment, there is one learning outcome:

The learner will:
LO1 Prepare a battery power unit for multi-tool equipment (Criteria 1.1-1.14)

This is divided into a number of Assessment criteria, the learner can:

• AC1.1 Identify the hazards and risks associated with the working area and the proposed work
• AC1.2 Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the working area
• AC1.3 Outline the health and safety legislation, and good industry practice
• AC1.4 Use appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• AC1.5 Work in way which maintains health and safety is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice
• AC1.6 Explain why safety features are fitted to a multi-tool
• AC1.7 Identify and check all safety features on a multi-tool

Or one form Group 2

Operating a brush cutter / trimmer attachment

Operating a pole pruner

Operating a hedge cutter attachment

Operating a leaf blower attachment

There are eight ‘endorsements’ for this qualification:

928 Battery powered brush cutter / trimmer

929 Petrol powered brush cutter / trimmer

930 Battery powered pole pruner

931 Petrol powered pole pruner

932 Battery powered hedge cutter

933 Petrol powered hedge cutter

934 Battery powered leaf blower

935 Petrol powered leaf blower

Note: It is important to also tell us which endorsement(s) is/are required. 

Unless we are informed otherwise, we will assume that candidates require training for a petrol multi tool  and they will be registered as such. If this is not the case, please notify us at the time of booking your course.

This qualification can be examined by the Trainer who delivered the training. Small groups can be trained and assessed in one day (up to 3 trainees), larger groups (up to 6 Trainees) are trained on day one and assessed on another mutually convenient date (usually the following day).

Assessment can take 1.5 – 3.00 hours and will always be at the venue at which you trained.

You will receive a City & Guilds NPTC Certificate of Competence in Multi Tool Equipment (0014-37) Note this is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.

Option 1 – Integrated Assessment (Assessment is carried out by the person who trained you)

Training is £160.00 per candidate, assessment is £ 72.00 registration through CEPT is £ 27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00 total payable £294.00

Courses will take place our Ryton Centre. However, if you would like this course delivered at your own site please contact us, we would be pleased to discuss viability and cost. please contact Tony Davies by email:  tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk.

To book your place on a course, click on the green enrol button below, but if you would like this course delivered in the workplace, please contact Tony Davies by email:  tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk.

We have a very high success rate in preparing candidates for assessment, to date we have achieved 100% success!

Please note we supply trainees with all items of PPE for this course (with the exception of safety footwear, which must be supplied by the trainee/candidate).

You can go on to undertake training in a variety of Certificates of Competence applicable to your role. For example:

If you work as a garden maintenance operative (gardener), the following might be useful:

• Manual handling
• Safe application of pesticides (Pa1)
• Hand held applicators (Pa6)
• Occasional chainsaw user
• Brush cutter/strimmer
• Handheld hedge trimmer
• Pedestrian mower
• Leaf blower/vacuum
• Amenity shredder
• Ride on mowers
• Compact tractors

If you work as a landscaper, the following might be useful:

• Manual handling
• Safe application of pesticides (Pa1)
• Handheld applicators (Pa6)
• Occasional chainsaw user
• Brush cutter/strimmer
• Plant machinery 360 degree excavator
• Dumper
• Abrasive wheel machine