Pedestrian Mowers

1 Day integrated City & Guilds NPTC Training and assessment for the safe operation of Pedestrian Mowers. The course would appeal if you use pedestrian controlled mowers as part of your work. You may work as a groundsman, greenkeeper or in amenity horticulture.

COURSE CONTENT

Operate Mower:

• Carry out a basic risk assessment
• Health and Safety Legislation that underpins machine operation
• Appropriate PPE required for mower operations
• Key feature of the equipment being used
• Controls and instruments relating to the equipment being used
• Check and maintain the equipment being used
• Adjust the cutting units
• Safely operate a mower

Use and Maintain Pedestrian controlled powered equipment:

• Set Up, Use and Maintain Pedestrian Controlled Powered Equipment
• Work Safely and Minimise Environmental Damage
• Use and Maintain Pedestrian Controlled Powered Equipment
• Operating Principles of Powered Equipment
• Health and Safety Legislation and Environmental Good Practice

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
• Eye protection (polycarbonate visor complying with EN 166)
• Suitable protective gloves to the back of the hand
• Steel toe capped protective boots with good grip and ankle support (complying with EN 345-1)
• Non-snag outer clothing appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions
• High-visibility clothing may also be appropriate

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

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting

Felling & Processing of Trees under 380mm

Safe Use of Brushcutters & or Trimmers

Ride on Self Propelled Mowers

Handheld Hedgecutters

Leaf Blowers and Vacuums

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry