2 Day training followed by City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Provides candidates with the basic skills in the safe use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness in the tree. Combining skills learnt from prior attainment in 201,202,203 and 206 & 306.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction
- Risk Assessment and Legislation
- Working with Knots and Rope
- Access tree and movement around tree
- Work positioning techniques whilst operating Chainsaw
- Practice appropriate cutting techniques
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Protective Equipment:
- Chainsaw/climbing boots (HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
- Chainsaw gloves (optional)
- Whistle
- Chainsaw helmet, visor, ear protection and chin strap (HSE Recommended mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492)
- Chainsaw trousers – Type C all round leg protection
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain)
- Chainsaw & Climbing Equipment:
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain).
- Serviceable chainsaw (recommended 14 inch guide bar)
- Chainsaw toolkit including chain oil
- Fuel
- A top handled saw may be brought also if one is available providing it complies with current safety standards
- Your own climbing and rigging equipment which must be LOLER compliant
please bring LOLER Certificate with you to training and assessment
- Tree climbing harness, two climbing lines (30m+), adjustable lanyard, 6 karabiners (triple action, self-locking), 4 prussik loops or friction cord, spikes
- PRE-REQUISITES: Candidates must be physically fit & age over 16 years and achieved units 201, 202, 203, 206 & 306
FURTHER INFORMATION:
https://www.nptc.org.uk/
All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require
PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:
Felling & Processing of Trees Refresher
Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform
Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper
Powered Pole Pruner
Safe Use of Brushcutters
Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry
