Program Overview

Tractor Mounted Hedge and Verge Cutters

Overview

This one-day, NPTC-accredited training and assessment programme teaches the safe use and maintenance of tractor-mounted hedge and verge cutters.

Full Description

This programme is designed for experienced tractor drivers who wish to use a tractor-mounted hedge and verge cutter. Topics covered include:

• Preparation and maintenance
• Site safety
• Machinery operation
• Hedge trimming
• Verge cutting
• Ditch or dyke cutting

During the assessment process, participants will be asked to identify certain tractor instruments/controls and perform maintenance checks.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is for experienced operators working in a commercial environment who wish to use a Tractor Mounted Hedge and Verge Cutter.

Dates

Dates are to be confirmed. Please register your interest in future courses, and we will be in touch when dates are arranged.

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blend classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialized fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation, and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centers and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Bookings of Up to Four People

£800

Entry Requirements

To join this course, you must be a competent tractor driver; you should be certain of your ability before attending. You are required to sign and return an Experienced Tractor Driving Operator Declaration.

As we're governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, you will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe-capped boots or shoes, gloves, and suitable protective clothing that provides full cover for arms and legs. We strongly recommend also wearing a high-visibility vest.

By making a booking, you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.