Course: Turf Maintenance Equipment Pedestrian and/or Tractor Mounted |
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| The Assessment: |
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The assessment establishes that the candidate has the relevant knowledge and understanding as well as the appropriate skill required for the competent safe use of turf maintenance equipment.
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| The assessment is divided into three compulsory units: |
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| Unit 1 |
Pre-start Safety |
| Unit 2 |
Operate Pedestrian Controlled Turf Maintenance Equipment |
| Unit 3 |
Operate Tractor Mounted Turf Maintenance Equipment |
Candidates must successfully achieve:
Unit 1 which is compulsory and/either
Unit 2 or Unit 3 which are optional
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| Skills to be assessed: |
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- Pre-start checks
- Identification of hazards
- Erect appropriate warning signs and/or barriers to safeguard public
- Suitability of machine for appropriate task
- Check output against specification
- Machine adjustments
- Safe lifting and handling
- Cleaning and storage
- Completion of appropriate documentation.
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| Knowledge to be assessed: |
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- Legal requirements
- Safety requirements
- Pre-start checks
- Statutory guard requirements
- Current legislation relating to the movement of a machine on a public highway
- Fuel storage and transportation
- Safe lifting and handling requirements
- Identification of hazards
- Appropriate documentation
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Candidates will be assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’
The assessment requires a practical demonstration of the candidate’s competence. Underpinning knowledge and understanding will be assessed orally.
For details of cost please contact GOSTA Training
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