Course description
This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. The minimum age for attendance on this course is 16 years.
Training Course Content
This course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, manufacturers recommendations for chainsaw maintenance, battery powered machine maintenance, individual components, maintaining guidebar and chain, reassembling a chainsaw and cutting system, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, biosecurity and environmental considerations, cross-cutting timber, moving and stacking timber, working methods and considerations.
Course delivery details
To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments:
One to one practical assessment with oral questioning by an NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor
Assessment lasts 2.5 - 3 hours and is aimed to be carried within 7 days of the training, subject to assessor availability.
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