For FREE Horticultural landscaping gardening machinery certification NPTC short course licenses firstly contact Jon Ensell by emailing through rootstofruitmidlands@gmail.com or by phoning him on 07590 620890 to find out eligability and dates

Achieve Horticultural Landscaping & Gardening Machinery Certification

At Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd. Training Hub, we provide expert-led courses designed to help you obtain horticultural landscaping gardening machinery certification NPTC short course licenses. This means our programs focus on key areas to enhance safety, efficiency, and career opportunities.

Safety First

Ensuring the safe use of machinery is our top priority. Meaning our training programs equip you and your team with essential safety knowledge, further more helping you comply with liability insurance requirements while protecting your workforce.

Boost Efficiency & Skill

We go beyond safety by teaching efficient work procedures. Consequently learning best practices from experienced industry professionals, which in turn allows you to save time, improve work quality, and enhance productivity.

Construction Site Access

Holding our NPTC short course licenses grants you access to construction sites, henceforth ensuring you have the skills and certifications needed to work with confidence in professional environments.

Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

Our training doesn’t just cover equipment operation—additionally we also teach you basic maintenance and repair skills. Consequently this helps you keep your machinery in top condition, reducing downtime and long-term costs.

Nationally Recognised NPTC Accreditation

Our courses are accredited by the National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC), emphatically providing you with nationally recognised qualifications. Accordingly these certifications support career progression thus demonstrating your ability to operate various types of machinery safely and additionally effectively.

Start your journey today! Contact us to enroll in our training programs and therefore take the next step toward professional success.

Construction Site Access: Holding our licenses and certifications opens doors to construction sites. Meaning you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to enter and work on these sites confidently.

At Roots to Fruif Midlands Ltd.  Training Hub, we offer a wide range of training and licenses, henceforth these include but not limited to:

• Strimmers and Brush Cutters
• Lawn Mowers
• Tractors
• 360-Degree Excavators
• Pesticide Spraying (Pa1,Knap Sac, Tractor Boom Spraying & Stem injection)
• Hedge Cutters
• Abrasive Wheels
• Telescopic Forklift Handlers
• Ride-On Lawn Mowers
• Leaf Blowers

We understand that every learner has unique needs. That’s why we offer flexible training options:

• On-Site Training: We can come to your workplace, providing customized training for your team right where you work.
• Designated Training Centre: Our freindly training center in Central England offers a perfect environment for learning.
• Scheduled Courses: Join our scheduled courses throughout the year, perfect for individuals or small groups.
• Bespoke Training: We can tailor training programs to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Grandfathers Rights Definition

In the UK, the term “grandfather’s rights” typically refers to a concept that allowed individuals to continue using certain types of equipment and machinery in the workplace without needing to meet modern safety or certification standards, this meant as long as they had been using them before specific regulations were introduced. However, over time, health and safety regulations have evolved to prioritize worker safety and ensure that equipment meets contemporary safety standards. Accordingly this has led to the phasing out of grandfather’s rights for certain equipment, because it became essential to bring older machinery up to modern safety standards or replace it with safer alternatives henceforth to reduce workplace hazards and protect workers’ well-being. This shift aims to create a safer work environment for all employees.

Industry Examples of Grandfather Rights

Examples of types of machinery and operations in horticulture and agriculture in the UK that may no longer be legal under grandfather’s rights due to evolving safety regulations. Accordingly please note that regulations can change, thus it is essential to consult the most recent laws and guidelines:

Pesticide Application:

The use of certain older pesticide sprayers or application methods may no longer be legal as modern regulations and therefore require equipment that minimizes environmental impact and protects operator safety.

Tractor Safety

Older tractors without modern safety features, i.e. such as roll-over protection structures (ROPS) and seatbelts, may accordingly not meet current safety standards and could be restricted.

Machinery Guarding:

Equipment without proper guarding or safety features thus protecting operators from moving parts may no longer be allowed.