Level 2 Gardening Safe Use of Mowers Course in Maidenhead. Classes run at Berkshire College of Agriculture. This one-day course runs for 7 hours and covers the safe operation of pedestrian-controlled, ride-on, and tractor-mounted mowers. You'll learn pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, and how to identify controls and instruments for different cutting mechanisms. There are no prerequisites, so you can join without prior qualifications or experience. The gardening safe use of mowers qualification is assessed on the day.
Who this course is for
This one-day course is ideally suited to individuals who operate pedestrian-controlled, ride-on, or tractor-mounted mowers as part of their professional duties. It is particularly relevant for those working as grounds staff, greenkeepers, or within the amenity horticulture sector. The course covers pre-use inspections, routine maintenance, identification of controls and instruments, and the safe operation of the machine, taking into account the specific type of cutting mechanism used. Please contact us on [email protected] for further information. We can run this course privately on your own site.
Entry requirements
This course has no prerequisites
What you will learn
You'll carry out pre-use inspections on mowing equipment.
You'll identify controls and instruments on different types of mowers.
You'll perform routine maintenance checks.
You'll operate pedestrian-controlled, ride-on, and tractor-mounted mowers safely.
You'll apply safe working practices based on the type of cutting mechanism used.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and delivered in a single day. Learning covers practical knowledge of mower operation and safety. Assessment is through the City and Guilds competence framework, testing your understanding of safe use, maintenance, and machine controls.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Berkshire College of Agriculture will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Grounds maintenance operative: mowing and maintaining parks, sports pitches, and public spaces.
Greenkeeper: caring for golf course turf and using specialist mowing equipment.
Amenity horticulture worker: grounds upkeep for councils, schools, or estates.
Landscaping operative: outdoor maintenance including grass cutting and lawn care.
Cemetery or parks operative: maintaining public green spaces for local authorities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) - useful if you work in grounds maintenance and need to apply treatments safely.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture - broadens your knowledge of plants, soils, and outdoor maintenance.
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture - for those moving into supervisory or specialist grounds management roles.
