Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-Cutters and Trimmers
Howard Swift
The qualification is aimed at learners over the age of 16, who use brush-cutters or trimmers as part of their work, either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry. This covers the use of brush-cutters or trimmers, pre-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut or trim to the capacity of the machine. Ofqual number 601/1299/2
Skills / Knowledge
- Safe use and maintenance of brush-cutters and trimmers
- Carrying out risk assessments
- Understanding health and safety features and relevant legislation
- Safe and appropriate storage of equipment
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Expires on
Earning Criteria
Optional
Oral examination and practical observation Unit 253: Trimmer and brush-cutter operations.
This person can: carry out a risk assessment, describe the relevant health and safety legislation, select the appropriate PPE for trimmer and brush-cutter operations, identify the health and safety features of the equipment being used, maintain and operate the trimmer/brush-cutter, describe different operating techniques, store equipment safely and appropriately.