Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Tractor Mounted Hedge and Verge Cutters (0014-36)
Issued by
City & Guilds
The qualification is aimed at those who use tractor mounted hedge and verge cutters as part of their work, either in horticulture, arboriculture or forestry. This covers the use of tractor mounted hedge and verge cutters, covering pre-use checks and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine to cut hedges or verges to the capacity of the machine . The minimum age for learners is 16. Ofqual Accreditation No: 603/5342/9
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Unit 219 (Prepare a tractor for hedge/verge cutting operations) - They are able to:
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Know the requirements of risk assessment, legislation and safety when preparing a tractor for verge/ hedge cutting
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Carry out pre-use checks and maintain a tractor for verge/ hedge cutting
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Unit 220 (Prepare and operate a tractor mounted hedge cutter) - They are able to:
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Prepare and operate a tractor mounted hedge/verge cutter