The qualification is aimed at those who use brush-cutters or trimmers as part of their work, either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry.
York Campus:
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Cost: £280
This qualification covers the use of brush-cutters or trimmers, covering pre-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut or trim to the capacity of the machine.
Course Contents
Entry Requirements
The minimum age limit for Candidates taking Certificates of Competence is 16 years. There is no upper age limit.
What is a Brush cutter and a Trimmer?
A brush cutter is a powerful, handheld garden tool used to clear heavy weeds, thick grass, brambles, and small saplings that regular lawn mowers or basic line trimmers cannot handle. It usually features a rotating metal or heavy-duty plastic blade driven by a petrol engine or electric motor at the end of a long pole.
A hedge trimmer is a gardening tool or power device used to cut, shape, and maintain hedges, shrubs, and bushes. It features a long bar with fast-moving, tooth-like blades that slice through leaves and small branches much faster than manual hand shears.
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Important Information
City and Guilds will no longer produce physical skills card upon a successful completion of this accreditation. Candidates can expect to receive a digital skills card which they will be able to access through their online portal. The training centre will be unable to send or provide this upon completion. All candidates will also need to provide ID on the day of their assessment as proof of identification. Failure to do this may result in your assessment being suspended.