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NPORS Grass Cutters – Hydraulic Arm With Flail N604
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
Novice Training Course Duration
1-2 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
4
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Agricultural tractor
- Hydraulic arm with flail
Card Options
- 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco Instructors
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FURTHER
INFORMATION
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What is an arm mounted cutting equipment?
An arm mounted cutting equipment is widely known as a tractor mounted hedge trimmer. It has a number of hydraulicly moveable booms with a rotating cutting head. The machine can be used to cut hedges and grass verges.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Conduct set up zones
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Select suitable type of machine relative to the work being undertaken
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
- Prepare arm mounted cutting equipment for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up exclusion zone
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage of machine
- Disposal of cut materials
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate equipment
- Vegetation to cut
- Suitable area to complete maintenance tasks
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Arm mounted cutting equipment
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory Assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks
- Set up safe working area
- Demonstrate safe and efficient working
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
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What Will Be Awarded
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How Long The Course Can Take
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Why One To One Training Is So Important
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Expert Training On Your Business Site
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FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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