Level 2 Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time during the day, and the course takes one week to complete. You'll learn how to prepare and operate a hand-held hedge cutter safely, working to industry standards and current legislation. The course covers safe use of hand held hedge cutters in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture, and forestry settings. You must be 16 years old or over to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at individuals who operate hand-held hedge cutters as part of their work, either in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture or forestry. It will provide them with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a hand-held hedge cutter safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
Entry requirements
All candidates must be over the age of 16.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to prepare a hand-held hedge cutter for safe use.
You'll understand current legislation covering the safe operation of hedge cutters.
You'll develop the skills to operate a hand-held hedge cutter to industry standards.
You'll learn how to identify and manage risks when using hedge cutting equipment.
You'll understand the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work.
You'll learn how to carry out pre-use checks and basic maintenance on a hedge cutter.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, with practical hands-on training in hedge cutter operation. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and knowledge-based testing, confirming you can operate a hand-held hedge cutter safely and to the required standard. The course runs over one week on a part-time daytime basis.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus 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 sites.
Landscaper: hedge cutting as part of broader landscaping work.
Horticulture worker: maintaining hedges and shrubs in gardens or nurseries.
Arboricultural worker: hedge and shrub management alongside tree work.
Forestry operative: vegetation management including hedgerow maintenance.
Farm worker: hedge cutting as part of agricultural land maintenance.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Brushcutters and Trimmers: extends your machinery skills to other handheld equipment used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture: a broader qualification covering a range of horticulture skills for those working in grounds, gardens, or nurseries.
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture: for those looking to move into supervisory or specialist roles in horticulture or landscaping.
