Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Hand-held Hedge Cutters (0014-23 / 0014-28 / 0014-34)
Issued by
City & Guilds
The qualification is aimed at those who use handheld hedge cutters as part of their work, either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry. This covers the use of handheld hedge cutters, covering pre-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut hedges to the capacity of the machine. The minimum age for learners is 16 Ofqual Accreditation No: 603/5340/5
Earning Criteria
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Unit 209 (Prepare a hand-held hedge cutter for operation) - They are able to:
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Know the requirements of risk assessment, legislation and safety when preparing a hand-held hedge cutter
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Carry out pre-start checks and maintain a hand-held hedge cutter
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Unit 210 (Operate a handheld hedge cutter) - They are able to:
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Operate a hand-held hedge cutter