CoC Courses

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Ride-On Self Propelled Mowers – Independent

Sorry, there is currently no availability for this course, for further information on when there will be availability for this course, please feel free to contact us.

Enrol for this course

This course is essential for anyone who uses a ride on mower in a professional capacity (as part of their normal duties). For example, a grounds maintenance operative or gardener.

What will I study?

You will study the underpinning knowledge essential for correctly maintaining and safely operating a ride on mower (or mowers) and receive tuition in how to maintain and safely operate a ride on mower (or mowers).

What is covered?

The following areas are covered during the course in two units:

Unit 201 Operate a Mower

  • Know how to carry out a basic risk assessment
  • Know the health and safety legislation that underpins machine operations
  • Know the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for mower operations
  • Know the key features of the equipment being used
  • Know the controls and instruments relating to the equipment being used
  • Know how to check and maintain the equipment being used
  • Know how to adjust the cutting units
  • Know how to safely operate a mower

Unit 202 Use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment

  • Be able to set up, use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment
  • Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
  • Know how to use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment
  • Know the operating principles of powered equipment
  • Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental practice

There are a number of ‘endorsements’ for this qualification which relate to the cutting mechanism on the machine, they are:

  • 001 Cylinder
  • 002 Rotary
  • 003 Flail
  • 004 Reciprocating Knife
  • 005 Greens Machine with interchangeable units

Note: Unless we are informed otherwise, we will assume that candidates require training for both 002 A rotary mower and will be registered as such. If this is not the case, please notify us at the time of booking your course. Training for other types of ‘cutting mechanism’ can be arranged, but this may have to be delivered in the workplace using your own machine(s).

How is it delivered and assessed?

  1. (Independent) This qualification can be examined an Independent City & Guilds NPTC after training has been completed at a mutually convenient date. In most instances (subject to Assessor availability) we can arrange assessment directly after training. Assessment can take 1.5 - 3.0 hours and will always be at the venue at which you trained.
  2. (Integrated) This qualification can be examined by the Trainer who delivered the training. Small groups can be trained and assessed in one day, larger groups trained on day one and assessed on another mutually convenient date. Assessment can take 1.5 – 3.0 hours and will always be at the venue at which you trained.

If you are not sure about which option to choose, we recommend option 2, it provides the learner with continuity in respect of both training and assessment and is less expensive.

What qualification will I get?

You will receive a City & Guilds NPTC L2 Award in the Safe Use of Ride-On Self Propelled Mowers. Note this is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.

What is the cost and venue(s)?

Option 1 – Independent Assessment (Assessment is carried out by a City & Guilds Independent Assessor, not the person who trained you.)

Training is £520.00 per candidate, registration through CEPT is £ 27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00, assessment by a City & Guilds Independent Assessor is £72.00 total payable £284.00

Option 2 – Integrated Assessment (Assessment is carried out by the person who trained you)

Training is £150.00 per candidate, registration through CEPT £ 27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35, assessment with the person that trained you is £ 72.00 total payable £284.00 (No VAT) 

To enrol in our Integrated Assessment, Click on the 'Integrated' Course tab below.

Courses will take place our Ryton Centre. However, if you would like this course delivered at your own site please contact us, we would be pleased to discuss viability and cost. please contact Tony Davies by email. tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk

What is the enrolment process?

To book your place on a course, click on the green 'Enrol on this Course' button above;  but if you would like this course delivered in the workplace, please contact Tony Davies by email  tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk

What else do I need to know?

We have a very high success rate in preparing candidates for assessment, to date we have achieved 100% success!

Please note we supply trainees with all items of PPE for this course (with the exception of safety footwear, which must be supplied by the trainee/candidate).

What can I do after completing this course?

You can go on to undertake training in a variety of Certificates of Competence applicable to your role. For example:

If you work as a garden maintenance operative (gardener), the following might be useful:

  • Manual handling
  • Safe application of pesticides (Pa1)
  • Hand held applicators (Pa6)
  • Occasional chainsaw user
  • Brushcutter/strimmer
  • Hand held hedge trimmer
  • Pedestrian mower
  • Leaf blower/vacuum
  • Amenity shredder
  • Ride on mowers
  • Compact tractors

If you work as a landscaper, the following might be useful:

  • Manual handling
  • Safe application of pesticides (Pa1)
  • Hand held applicators (Pa6)
  • Occasional chainsaw user
  • Brushcutter/strimmer
  • Plant machinery 360 degree excavator
  • Dumper
  • Abrasive wheel machine