Leafblowers & Vacuums

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Leafblowers & Vacuums

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Anyone required to use a leafblower and/or vacuum as part of their work or for personal use. This would include novices and experienced operators who require their skills up-dating.

This course and qualification can also be “added on” to any other Landscape and Amenity course; please ask when booking.

Duration:

½ days training with an non-independent City & Guilds NPTC Assessment

Attendees:

max. 6 per course

Venue:

This is normally started at our site locally to Builth Wells, in Powys.
If you have enough people for a full course we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

None

Qualification:

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

mwmac Training Certificate & City & Guilds NPTC Qualification Certificate

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Know how to carry out a basic Risk Assessment
Know the health & safety legislation that underpins machine operations
Know the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for operations
Know the key features of the equipment being used
Know the controls and instruments relating to the equipment being used
Know how to check and maintain the equipment being used
Know how to safely operate the equipment being used
Be able to set up, use and maintain equipment being used
Be able to work safely and minimize environmental damage
Know the operating principles of powered equipment
Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Leafblowers & Vacuums