Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper

1 Day integrated City & Guilds NPTC Training and assessment. Suitable for anyone who operates a manually fed brushwood chipper to dispose of brash, short round wood and long round wood up to a diameter of the capacity of the machine being used.

COURSE CONTENT

• Pre-use checks & risk assessments
• Familiarisation with the machine and working parts
• Routine maintenance
• Blade checking & maintenance
• Daily / weekly checks
• Protective clothing
• Starting & pre-use checks
• Practical demonstrations & safe use
• A Safe working area
• Safe working practice
• Storage & transport.
• Legislative issues

BY THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO

Successfully complete NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchippers

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• A safety helmet (complying with EN 397)
• Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
• Eye protection (polycarbonate visor complying with EN 166)
• Suitable protective gloves
• Protective boots with good grip and ankle support (complying with EN 345-1)
• Non-snag outer clothing / chainsaw trousers all round protection (type C)
• A waterproof coat and over trousers (course will contine even in rain)
• The use of high-visibility clothing may also be appropriate.
• Each person should carry a personal first-aid kit (including a large wound dressing)

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates over 16 years

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

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