Monday 17th February 2025
Monday 3rd March 2025
1 Day integrated City & Guilds NPTC Training and assessment for the safe operation of Handheld Hedgecutters. The qualification is aimed at but not exclusive to those who use Handheld Hedgecutters as per of their work either in horticulture, arboriculture, or forestry
COURSE CONTENT
BY THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO
Successfully complete NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Handheld Hedgecutters
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Protective Equipment:
PRE-REQUISITES:
Candidates over 16 years
FURTHER INFORMATION:
All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states
“It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly take, damage, destroy or interfere with a nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built.” N.B. We are unlikely to offer this course between March and August as this is the main nesting season.
PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:
Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
Felling & Processing of Trees under 380mm
Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue
Operate a Chainsaw from Rope & Harness
Safe Use of Brushcutters & or Trimmers
Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry
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