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NPTC 20-61 Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeAward7 hoursPart time£275

What the college says

This comprehensive 1-day course is designed for anyone required to operate woodchippers safely and effectively. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of woodchipper types, learning to carry out essential operator maintenance and safely manage blocked systems. The course also provides a strong foundation in the principles behind cutting systems, essential safety checks, and post-use procedures, ensuring operators leave with both practical skills and the knowledge to maintain a safe working environment. Please contact us on training@windsor-forest.ac.uk for more information.

What you need to get on

This course has no prerequisites

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Berkshire College of Agriculture

    Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Maidenhead, SL6 6QR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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