Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (NPTC 0014-35)

This can be a one-day or two-day course and aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Use of Mowers. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on a separate day.

Candidates can choose to do pedestrian or ride-on mowers or both. If both are chosen, then two bookings and additional fees are required. However, this can be discussed prior to enrolment. 

The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years. You should preferably have knowledge of basic use of machinery.

The course will cover:

• The relevant legal requirements
• How to avoid the potential dangers
• Essential maintenance
• Correct use of both rotary and cylinder mowers

This course will be delivered on site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

• Steel toe-capped boots/wellingtons
• Boiler suit
• Writing materials
• Lunch (there will be facilities on site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)

There is a practical assessment, lasting approximately two hours, which is taken on a separate day from the training. Tests are organised by NPTC.

Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide variety of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk