CoC Courses

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Shredders in Amenity Operations

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 Shredder 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 shredder and receive tuition in how to maintain and safely operate a shredder.

What is covered?

The following areas are covered during the course:

  • Be able to use and maintain chippers and/or shredders
  • Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
  • Know how to use and maintain chippers and/ or shredders
  • Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice

How is it delivered and assessed?

This qualification  is 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.

What qualification will I get?

You will receive a City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Shredders in Amenity Operations. Note this is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.

What is the cost and venue(s)?

Training is £150.00 per candidate, registration through CEPT is £ 27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00, assessment with the person that rained you is £ 72.00, the total payable £284.00 (No VAT)

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!

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