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Level 2 Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Course in Ilkeston – Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus

Cost£250.00
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. This handheld leaf blowers and vacuums course is delivered on-site over one week, with six hours of practical, hands-on training. You'll learn how to operate handheld leaf blowers and vacuums safely, carry out pre-use checks, identify controls, and use the machine to its full capacity. The course is aimed at people who use this equipment as part of their work in horticulture, arboriculture, or forestry.

Who this course is for

The qualification is aimed at those who use handheld leaf blowers and vacuums as part of their work, either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry.

Entry requirements

The minimum age limit for candidates is 16 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out pre-use checks and routine maintenance on handheld leaf blowers and vacuums.
  • You'll identify the controls and instruments on the machine.
  • You'll operate the machine safely to blow or collect leaves to its full capacity.
  • You'll apply safe working practices when using handheld leaf blowers and vacuums.

How you will learn

Training is delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions. Assessment is by a practical test with one-to-one verbal questioning at the end of your training.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own steel toe-capped boots, non-snag clothing, and writing materials. Bring lunch or plan to buy it on-site, as facilities are available. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Grounds maintenance operative, using leaf blowers and vacuums on site
  • Horticulture worker, maintaining parks, gardens, or estates
  • Arboriculture operative, supporting tree surgery teams
  • Forestry worker, clearing and maintaining woodland areas
  • Landscape gardener, keeping outdoor spaces tidy year-round

What you could study next

Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus offers a range of horticulture, forestry, and tree surgery courses you could move on to. You might consider a Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting, or other land-based qualifications that build on your practical skills. A broader Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture could open up more senior roles in grounds and land management.

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