About the Qualifications

A practical assessment in the use of landscaping machinery. It includes pre-use preparation and maintenance, identification of controls and instruments, safe manoeuvring and operation.

The certificate is endorsed in the context of the type(s) of plant machinery used: 180° excavator, 360° excavator or loader. This qualification will prove useful to local authorities, public utility companies and other employers who need to demonstrate safe and competent usage of machines.

Key Points

• It is suitable for candidates:-
  who wish to develop skills in plant machinery
  use
  who wish to add new skills to their portfolio
  who wish to be identified as competent
  operators
  who wish to promote a professional image

Benefits of the Qualification

A certificate of competence demonstrates that the successful candidate has practical experience, technical knowledge and ability which have been independently and reliably assessed.

Assessment

The assessment requires a practical demonstration of the candidate’s competence for the unit being taken. Underpinning knowledge and understanding will be assessed orally.

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