NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (Training: 12th-13th January. Assessment: 15th January) Cost PP £560.00
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (Training: 11th-12th May. Assessment: 14th May) Cost PP £560.00
Gain the essential qualification required to safely maintain and operate a chainsaw for cross-cutting timber at ground level.
The NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone who needs to use a chainsaw professionally for ground-based work.
This course covers the safe use of a chainsaw for cutting branches and timber that are already safely positioned on the ground and need to be processed into manageable lengths or logs. It does not cover tree felling, climbing or aerial chainsaw use.
Email Jon: rootstofruitmidlands@gmail.com or call 07590 620890
This qualification is ideal for:
- Gardeners and landscapers
- Grounds maintenance teams and greenkeepers
- Estate and woodland workers
- Countryside and conservation workers
- Arboricultural ground staff
- Volunteers working in community gardens or public green spaces
- Anyone starting a career in the land-based industry
During the training you will learn how to:
- Identify the principal parts and safety features of a chainsaw
- Select and correctly use the required personal protective equipment
- Carry out daily safety checks and routine maintenance
- Remove, inspect, sharpen and refit the chainsaw chain
- Maintain the guide bar, drive system and air filter
- Identify faults, damage and common problems
- Prepare the work area and timber safely
- Start, operate and stop a chainsaw safely
- Cross-cut branches and timber that are safely positioned on the ground
- Use appropriate cutting techniques while avoiding tension, compression, kickback and trapped saws
- Stack and handle processed timber safely
- Follow the correct health and safety and emergency procedures
Successful candidates will gain an NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence, demonstrating their ability to maintain and use a chainsaw safely for professional ground-based cross-cutting work.
Course Structure
The course runs across three days:
Day 1: Confidence-Building Training Day
Day 2: Mandatory Training Day
Day 3: Independent Assessment
The assessment is carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
The assessment normally takes approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the assessment requirements and individual candidate.
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training days.
Course Details
📍 Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
🕘 Time
9:30am–3:30pm
NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use and Maintenance of Brush cutters & Trimmers
NPTC Level 2 Award Strimmer and Brushcutter Course (Training: 24th-25th November. Assessment: 27th November) Cost PP £270.00
NPTC Level 2 Award Strimmer and Brushcutter Course (Training: 8th – 9th December. Assessment: 11th December ) Cost PP £270.00
NPTC Level 2 Award Strimmer and Brushcutter Course (Training:27th-28th April. Assessment: 30th April) Cost PP £270.00
Gain the essential licence required to safely operate brushcutters and strimmers in professional and public settings.
The NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use and Maintenance of Brushcutters and Trimmers is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone working in horticulture, agriculture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or managing public green spaces.
Email Jon: rootstofruitmidlands@gmail.com or call 07590 620890
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate both nylon cord strimmers and metal blade brushcutters, used for cutting long grass, dense vegetation, and heavy foliage.
This qualification is ideal for:
- Gardeners and landscapers
- Farmers and estate workers
- Grounds maintenance teams
- Park and countryside rangers
- Volunteers working in community gardens or public green spaces
- Anyone starting a career in the land-based industry
During the training you will learn how to:
- Carry out daily safety checks and maintenance
- Identify faults and common problems
- Safely operate nylon line trimmers and brushcutters
- Select appropriate cutting heads and equipment
- Work safely in professional or public environments
- Follow correct health and safety procedures
Successful candidates will gain the NPTC licence required to operate this machinery safely and legally in a professional working environment.
Course Structure
The course runs across three days:
Day 1: Confidence Building Training Day Day 2: Mandatory Training Day Day 3: Independent Assessment
Assessment carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
The assessment normally takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training day.
Course Details
📍 Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
🕘 Time
9:30am – 3:30pm
NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use and Maintenance of Pedestrian-Controlled Lawnmowers
NPTC Level 2 Certificate Pedestrian Rotary Mower Course (Training: 3rd-4th November. Assessment: 6th November) Cost PP £270.00
NPTC Level 2 Certificate Pedestrian Rotary Mower Course (Training: 16-17 March. Assessment:19th March) Cost PP £270.00
NPTC Level 2 Certificate Pedestrian Rotary Mower Course (Training: 29th-30th June. Assessment: 2nd July) Cost PP £270.00
Learn how to safely operate and maintain professional lawnmowers while developing the skills needed to mow lawns to a high professional standard.
The NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use and Maintenance of Pedestrian-Controlled Lawnmowers is a nationally recognised qualification for anyone working in horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, parks, estates, or community green spaces.
Email Jon: rootstofruitmidlands@gmail.com or call 07590 620890
This course focuses on the safe operation, maintenance, and correct mowing techniques required when using pedestrian lawnmowers in a professional environment.
During the course you will learn how to:
- Carry out pre-use safety checks
- Identify common faults and mechanical problems
- Maintain a lawnmower in safe working condition
- Use the mower safely and efficiently
- Apply professional mowing techniques
- Achieve a clean, even finish to a professional standard
- Follow correct health and safety procedures
Successful candidates will gain the NPTC Level 2 qualification required for the professional use of pedestrian-controlled lawnmowers.
Course Structure
The course runs across three days:
Day 1: Confidence Building Training Day Day 2: Mandatory Training Day Day 3: Independent Assessment
Assessment carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
The assessment normally takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training day.
Course Details
Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
Time
9:30am – 3:30pm
NPTC Level 2 Award PA1 PA6 Knap Sac Sprayer Course
Level 2 Award In Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood- chipper Course
Level 2 Award In Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood- chipper Course (Training: 9th-10th February. Assessment: 12th February) Cost PP £350.00
Gain the essential qualification required to safely operate a manually fed wood chipper in professional and public settings.
The NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood Chippers is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone working in arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, forestry or the management of public green spaces.
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely prepare, operate and maintain a manually fed wood chipper for processing branches and woody material.
This qualification is ideal for:
- Gardeners and landscapers
- Arboricultural ground staff
- Grounds maintenance teams and greenkeepers
- Estate and woodland workers
- Countryside and conservation workers
- Park and public-space maintenance teams
- Volunteers working in community gardens or public green spaces
- Anyone starting a career in the land-based industry
During the training you will learn how to:
- Identify the principal parts and safety features of a wood chipper
- Select and correctly use the required personal protective equipment
- Carry out daily safety checks and routine maintenance
- Identify faults, damage and common operating problems
- Prepare the work area and establish appropriate safety zones
- Position the machine safely before use
- Start, operate and stop the wood chipper correctly
- Feed branches and woody material into the machine safely
- Prevent blockages and respond safely if a blockage occurs
- Control the discharge of wood chips
- Safely remove and dispose of processed material
- Follow the correct health and safety and emergency procedures
- Prepare the machine safely for transport and storage
Successful candidates will gain an NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence, demonstrating their ability to operate a manually fed wood chipper safely in a professional working environment.
Course Structure
The course runs across three days:
Day 1: Mandatory Training Day – 9 February
Day 2: Mandatory Training Day – 10 February
Day 3: Independent Assessment – 12 February
The assessment is carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training days.
Course Cost
£350 per person
The course fee includes training, NPTC registration, independent assessment and certification.
Course Details
📍 Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
🕘 Time
9:30am–3:30pm
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations Course
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations Course (Training: 18th-20th January. Assessment: 22nd January) Cost PP £450.00
Gain the essential qualification required to safely operate an agricultural tractor in professional land-based settings.
The NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone who needs to operate a tractor as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, estate management or grounds maintenance.
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out safety checks, operate a tractor competently and undertake associated manoeuvres and operations. Training relates primarily to off-road workplace use and does not replace the appropriate driving licence or legal requirements for driving a tractor on public roads.
This qualification is ideal for:
- Gardeners and landscapers
- Grounds maintenance teams and greenkeepers
- Agricultural and horticultural workers
- Estate and woodland workers
- Park and countryside staff
- Sports-turf and amenity workers
- Volunteers working on farms, community sites or public green spaces
- Anyone starting a career in the land-based industry
During the training you will learn how to:
- Identify the principal parts and controls of a tractor
- Select and correctly use the required personal protective equipment
- Carry out daily safety checks and routine maintenance
- Identify faults, damage and common operating problems
- Prepare the tractor safely for work
- Enter and leave the tractor using the correct procedure
- Start, operate and stop the tractor safely
- Drive and manoeuvre the tractor in forward and reverse
- Operate safely on different ground conditions and gradients
- Understand tractor stability and the risks of overturning
- Attach and detach implements or equipment safely
- Use the hydraulic system and power take-off safely, where applicable
- Follow the correct health and safety and emergency procedures
- Secure and prepare the tractor safely for storage
Successful candidates will gain an NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence, demonstrating their ability to operate a tractor safely and competently in a professional land-based working environment.
Course Structure
The course runs across four days:
Day 1: Mandatory Training Day – 18 January
Day 2: Mandatory Training Day – 19 January
Day 3: Mandatory Training Day – 20 January
Day 4: Independent Assessment – 22 January
The assessment is carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training days.
Course Cost
£450 per person
The course fee includes training, NPTC registration, independent assessment and certification.
Course Details
📍 Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
🕘 Time
9:30am–3:30pm
NPTC Level 2 Award Hedge Trimmer Course
NPTC Level 2 Award Hedge Trimmer Course (Training:23-24th February. Assessment: 26th February) Cost PP £270.00
Gain the essential qualification required to safely operate powered hedge trimmers in professional and public settings.
The NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Powered Hedge Trimmers is a nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone working in horticulture, landscaping, grounds maintenance or the management of public green spaces.
This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely prepare, operate and maintain a powered hedge trimmer when cutting and maintaining hedges and shrubs.
This qualification is ideal for:
- Gardeners and landscapers
- Grounds maintenance teams and greenkeepers
- Estate and horticultural workers
- Park and countryside staff
- Housing and facilities maintenance teams
- Volunteers working in community gardens or public green spaces
- Anyone starting a career in the land-based industry
During the training you will learn how to:
- Identify the principal parts and safety features of a hedge trimmer
- Select and correctly use the required personal protective equipment
- Carry out daily safety checks and routine maintenance
- Inspect the blades, guards and cutting mechanism
- Identify faults, damage and common operating problems
- Prepare the work area and establish appropriate safety zones
- Assess the hedge for hazards, nesting birds and hidden obstructions
- Start, operate and stop the hedge trimmer safely
- Use appropriate techniques to trim hedge sides and tops
- Maintain a safe and balanced working position
- Avoid contact with people, property and overhead hazards
- Manage cut material and leave the work area safe and tidy
- Follow the correct health and safety and emergency procedures
- Prepare the machine safely for transport and storage
Successful candidates will gain an NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence, demonstrating their ability to operate and maintain a powered hedge trimmer safely in a professional working environment.
Course Structure
The course runs across three days:
Day 1: Confidence-Building Training Day
Day 2: Mandatory Training Day
Day 3: Independent Assessment
The assessment is carried out by an independent NPTC assessor.
Your individual assessment time will be confirmed following the training days.
Course Details
📍 Location
Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd
51 Chester Road
Streetly
B74 2HH
🕘 Time
9:30am–3:30pm
Email Jon: rootstofruitmidlands@gmail.com or call 07590 620890