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The assessment is divided into four units: |
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Unit 1 |
Safe Maintenance of Diesel Engines |
(Optional) |
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Unit 2 |
Safe Maintenance of Petrol Engines |
(Optional) |
and |
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Unit 4 |
Tyres |
(Compulsory) |
Unit 5 |
Wheels, Brakes and Clutches |
(Compulsory) |
Unit 6 |
Battery Maintenance |
(Compulsory) |
Unit 7 |
Transmissions and Conveyors |
(Compulsory) |
Unit 8 |
Cutting Mechanisms |
(Compulsory) |
Candidates must successfully achieve all assessment activities in all three units.
To be awarded a Certificate of Competence, candidates must successfully achieve all Assessment Activities in:
Either:
a)
Units 1 and 2 (certificate endorsed “Hand Held Powered Hedge Strimmers”)
Or
b) Units
1 and 3 (certificate endorsed “Tractor Mounted Hedge Strimmer”)
Or
c) Units 1 and 4 (certificate endorsed “Tractor Mounted Verge Mower”)
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Skills and Knowledge to be Assessed: |
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Learning Outcomes
The candidate will be able to:
- Prepare a hand held or tractor mounted hedge trimmer for operation safely.
- Identify the key controls on the machine and their function .
- Identify the risks of the operation and check the work site for hazards.
- Carry out routine maintenance on a hand held or tractor mounted hedge strimmer.
- Operate a hand held or tractor mounted powered hedge strimmer, working competently using correct tools and equipment safely and observing all relevant health and safety legislation.
- State the knowledge and understanding required, relating to PPE legislation and safety.
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Guidance Notes for Candidates and Assessors
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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