Description
This course is essential for anyone who uses a pedestrian controlled mower in a professional capacity as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, greenkeeping, parks, gardens and also in amenity use. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a mower safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
Individuals can choose the type of mower for assessment. The assessment covers pre-use checks, maintenance,
identification of controls and instruments, and operating the machine taking into account the type of cutting mechanism used (e.g. rotary, cylinder, flail or reciprocating knife).
This qualification will support progression into employment where safe operation of mowers is part of the role. Safe
operational skills are key to efficient use, good working practice and preventing accidents, leading to business
benefits in terms of less machinery damage and down time.
Staff assessing these qualifications are approved Certificate of Competence City & Guilds NPTC Assessors. They do not have to be independent, but can be, or can have been involved with the training of the Candidate. This effectively means that the same person can train and assess this qualification. Assessment may be carried out on the same day or the day following training depending on course numbers.
