PARTICIPANTS & PRE-REQUISITES FOR CHAINSAW TRAINING

1. Should be physically fit and agile with no history of epilepsy, etc.
2. Minimum age 16yrs. Participants should supply own Personal Protective Equipment; NPTC Assessment Schedule Criteria will be supplied
3. Passport sized photographs are required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR THIS CHAINSAW TRAINING

Participants state the safety requirements & regulations in relation to tree felling operations (conifers and/or broadleaved trees).

Participants state the importance and functions of a fully trained & competent chainsaw operator.

Participants make the correct sequence of cuts to sever lightweight branches during snedding operations.

Participants understand and demonstrate safe take down of hung-up trees using hand tools.

Participants identify potential hazards and use appropriate techniques to overcome them, including tree felling techniques and tree inspection.

Participants undertake and demonstrate a knowledge of risk assessment methodology.

DURATION & AWARD

1. Normal course duration of this chainsaw course is up to 4 days
2. Upon successful completion candidates will be assessed for NPTC/City & Guilds competence unit 203.

Previous City and Guild Course reference for this chainsaw training course : CS31