This course covers pedestrian, ride-on or tractor mounted mowers. The practical assessment of mower operation includes pre-use checks and maintenance; identification of controls and instruments and operating the machine. Assessment is conducted in the context of either a pedestrian controlled mower or tractor mounted mower or self propelled ride on type mower. Certificate is endorsed accordingly. Total... 

This one day course covers operational techniques, safe use, routine maintenance including sharpening, and long and short handle machines. Suitable for commercial and domestic use. Participants will not be allowed to start the course without steel toe capped boots or shoes and work clothes which provide full cover for arms and legs.     Total Cost £350 (course fee £230, NPTC registration... 

This course is designed for people who operate brushwood chippers in a work-based environment. The course focuses on  health & safety procedures, maintain and use your chipper effectively via various techniques. Brushwood Chipper Operations Total Cost £450 (course fee £280, NPTC registration and assessment fee £135, equipment hire fee £35) A security deposit is required for the use of college... 

This course is for those anticipating working in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboriculture activities and likely to be felling trees up to 15” (380mm) in diameter. Three consecutive days training to NPTC standard, followed by a one day NPTC assessment (to be arranged). The module requires reading and interpreting of information such as safety instructions and technical knowledge and... 

Capel Manor College has had its own independent City and Guilds NPTC Assessment Centre since the beginning of September 2010.  The Assessment Centre was established to enable the college to offer integrated training and assessment packages and improve the service that we offer to our customers. In just over 8 months the Centre has successfully processed nearly 450 assessments. We were fortunate to... 

Qualifications Offered Pesticides Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides This is a legally required qualification by the Control of Pesticide Regulations for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis. It is divided into 13 units. Unit PA1 is the foundation unit covering legislation through the approved code of practice. It is a computer based multiple choice assessments. Candidates...