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Horticulture & Gardening

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We are currently reviewing our courses to determine how we can adapt them during the pandemic to ensure we provide an outstanding student experience. Register you interest to be the first to apply for this course in July!

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Safe use of Handheld Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Level 2 Award

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Call our Business Development team on 01234 291747 or email training@bedford.ac.uk to register your interest and see when we may next be running these courses.

Course content

After completing this course, you will:

Know how to carry out a risk assessment
Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
Demonstrate how to check and maintain the machine
Demonstrate how to operate a leaf blower or vacuum
Know how to carry out post-operative checks
Know how to clean and appropriately store a leaf blower or vacuum

Course Information & How to Apply

This course runs on multiple occasions. Choose the date most appropriate for you and select the 'Enrol' button to book online. If you need help you can call us on 01234 291000.

Call our Business Development team on 01234 291747 or email training@bedford.ac.uk to register your interest and see when we may next be running these courses.

Length	Time(s)	Fees	Location	Course Code
1 day	9.00 am - 4.30 pm	£220	Shuttleworth College	B1249

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If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Find out more.

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At Bedford College, we are committed to developing the provision for students on the autistic spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome. Find out more.

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We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 for more information.

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