Level 2 Gardening Safe Use of Mowers Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College. This one-week daytime course covers the safe operation of mowers in a professional gardening context. You'll study in a classroom-based setting, working through the knowledge and practical skills needed to use mowers safely and competently. The gardening safe use of mowers qualification is recognised by employers in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and landscaping. Entry requirements vary, so contact Cannington College directly to confirm what you need before you apply.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll identify the main hazards associated with mower operation.
You'll carry out pre-use checks on mowing equipment.
You'll demonstrate safe start-up, operation, and shut-down procedures.
You'll select the correct mowing technique for different surfaces and conditions.
You'll follow relevant health and safety requirements when using mowers.
You'll handle and store mowing equipment correctly after use.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and practical. You'll cover underpinning knowledge in the classroom and demonstrate competent, safe operation of mowers in practical assessments. Assessment is carried out against the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence standard, confirming you can operate mowing equipment safely and correctly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Grounds maintenance operative: mowing and upkeep of parks, sports pitches, and estates
Greenkeeper: maintaining golf course fairways and greens
Cemetery and parks operative: local authority grounds care roles
Landscaping labourer: supporting landscaping teams on site
Estate maintenance worker: mowing and grounds care for housing or commercial estates
Sports ground operative: pitch preparation and maintenance for clubs and councils
What you could study next
City and Guilds Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Ride-On Mowers: extends your mower operating skills to larger equipment.
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides: adds chemical application knowledge, valued in grounds maintenance roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: broadens your grounds maintenance skills across planting, pruning, and soil management.
