Handheld Hedgecutters

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

• Legislation
• Machine controls and safety features
• Safe operation
• Hedge types
• Post-operative checks
• Safe Storage

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:

• A safety helmet (complying with EN 397)
• Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
• Eye protection (polycarbonate visor complying with EN 166)
• Suitable protective gloves
• Protective boots with good grip and ankle support (complying with EN 345-1)
• Non-snag outer clothing /chainsaw trousers all round protection (type C)
• Waterproof clothing – course will contine even in rain
• High-visibility clothing may also be appropriate
• Each person should carry a personal first-aid kit (including a large wound dressing)

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates over 16 years

FURTHER INFORMATION:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/

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