COURSE DETAILS

Training Course Type Options:

  • On-site training and assessment
  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only 

Novice Training Course Duration

1-2 days dependant on any previous experience 

Novice Candidate Numbers

4

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Petrol Driven Strimmer
  • Electrically Powered Strimmer
  • Petrol Driven Brush Cutter

Skill Card Options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

Minimum Age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco Instructors

RELATED RESOURCES

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FURTHER
INFORMATION

  • What is a strimmer / brush cutter?

    A grass trimmer, or strimmer, is a useful tool for keeping your garden’s greenery tidy. Attachments including nylon line turn at an incredibly fast speed. This makes them strong enough to make light work of grass, weeds, and plants, without the risk of damage to driveways, fences and sheds.

  • 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 strimmer – brush cutter use
    • Prepare the strimmer – brush cutter for use
    • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up exclusion zone
    • Operate machinery safely and efficiently
    • Environmental considerations
    • Storage and transport of strimmer – brush cutter
    • Disposal of cut materials
    • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures 
  • 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
    • Brush cutter – strimmer
    • Operators’ manual
  • Theory Assessment:
    • 20 multiple choice questions
    • 5 written questions
    • 4 marks per question
    • 80% pass mark required
  • Practical assessment criteria:
        • Pre use and operational checks
        • Set up safe working area
        • Demonstrate safe and efficient working

         

  • Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?

    Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Objective Of The Course

The aim of the NPORS Strimmer – Brush Cutter (N605) course is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate strimmers and brush cutters safely and efficiently, minimising risk and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand equipment controls, functions, and limitations
  • Learn correct PPE, safety responsibilities, and operational procedures
  • Conduct pre-use inspections, equipment maintenance, and safe handling
  • Operate the strimmer/brush cutter efficiently over varied terrain and vegetation types
  • Identify hazards including flying debris, uneven surfaces, and overhead obstacles
  • Apply safe work practices and NPORS-approved operational standards
  • Develop confidence to perform vegetation management tasks safely and effectively

By the end of the course, learners will be fully competent and confident in operating strimmers and brush cutters safely, improving efficiency and workplace safety.

What Will Be Awarded?

Upon successful completion of the NPORS Strimmer – Brush Cutter (N605) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N605 certificate, confirming competence in the safe operation, handling, and maintenance of strimmers and brush cutters for grounds maintenance, landscaping, and agricultural work.

Your Award Will Include:

  • Official NPORS N605 Certificate

  • Verified competence in safe operation of strimmers and brush cutters

  • Skills in cutting, trimming, and managing vegetation efficiently

  • Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard awareness, and regulatory compliance

  • Understanding of pre-use inspections, operational safety, and equipment maintenance

Who the Award Is For

Ideal for grounds maintenance staff, landscapers, agricultural workers, and anyone required to use strimmers and brush cutters safely in professional or commercial environments.

How Long The Course Can Take?

The NPORS Strimmer – Brush Cutter (N605) course is practical and hands-on:

Course Duration Overview:
  • Typically 1 day, depending on learner experience
  • Covers theory on equipment operation, safety, hazard awareness, and maintenance
  • Includes practical exercises in cutting techniques, handling, and safe use
  • Assessment ensures learners are competent in professional strimmer and brush cutter use

Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive experience in vegetation management equipment.

TUPPCO Training delivers this course UK-wide, including farms, parks, sports grounds, and commercial landscaping sites.

Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training provides on-site strimmer and brush cutter training, allowing staff to learn using your equipment, in a realistic work environment, ensuring practical skills are applied directly to operational requirements.

Benefits of On-Site Training:
  1. Training tailored to your site layout, vegetation type, and operational needs
  2. Hands-on experience with your strimmers and brush cutters
  3. Reduces travel and staff downtime
  4. Realistic learning in actual workplace conditions
  5. Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
  • Farms and agricultural estates
  • Parks, sports fields, and public grounds
  • Commercial landscaping sites
  • Rural or urban maintenance projects

TUPPCO Training covers the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and across the

FAQs

All FAQs
  • 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.

  • What Areas Do We Cover?

    Tuppco delivers NPORS, LANTRA and Qualsafe on-site training across a variety of locations to meet the needs of businesses in the Southwest, Midlands and Southeast areas of the UK. The areas include Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Sussex, Kent.

  • Where Do We Deliver Training?

    Tuppco delivers professional training across a wide range of industries, including construction, land-based, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, and office-based businesses. Training can be provided at various venues to suit client needs, including on-site at company premises. This flexible approach allows Tuppco to tailor training delivery to different working environments and operational requirements.

  • 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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