Level 2 Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College. The course runs part-time during the day and takes one week to complete. You'll cover safe working practices, risk assessment, and the correct operation of hand held hedge cutters. The safe use of hand held hedge cutters qualification is recognised by employers in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and estate management. If you work outdoors and use or plan to use hedge cutting equipment, this level 2 safe use of hand held hedge cutters certificate shows you can operate machinery safely and responsibly.
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 hand held hedge cutters.
You'll carry out pre-use checks and basic maintenance on hedge cutting equipment.
You'll apply safe working techniques when operating hand held hedge cutters.
You'll assess and manage risks in different working environments.
You'll understand the relevant health and safety legislation and your legal responsibilities.
You'll demonstrate correct personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Cannington College, combining taught sessions with practical demonstration and hands-on practice. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and a knowledge test. You'll need to show competence in safe operation to achieve the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence.
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: cutting and maintaining hedges on commercial or public land.
Landscaper: working on residential and commercial landscaping projects.
Horticulture worker: maintaining gardens, parks, and green spaces.
Estate worker: grounds upkeep on private or managed estates.
Local authority grounds worker: maintaining public parks and roadside vegetation.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Rotary Mowers: broadens your range of grounds maintenance machinery.
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Brushcutters and Trimmers: adds another common tool to your skillset.
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work: often required alongside machinery qualifications for outdoor and grounds roles.
