Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting and Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30-31)


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Cost: £1005
Duration: 5 Days
Certification: Level 2 NPTC City & Guilds or LANTRA
Assessment Type: 1/2 day practical independent assessment
(The cost of the assessment is included in the cost of the course)
Course Prerequisites: See below

This course combines the chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting course with the felling of trees up to 380mm to produce a comprehensive and intensive course over 5 days.

This course will cover

  • HSE legislation and safety guidelines
  • Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment
  • Maintaining the saw chain
  • Maintaining the guide bar
  • Power unit maintenance
  • Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests
  • Cross-cutting timber and felled timber
  • Felling
  • Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing
  • Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
  • Clear site and chainsaw checks

This course would not suit you if you are very inexperienced with power tools and machinery, in which case we would recommend the two separate courses.

Chainsaws and personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory for this training and must be supplied by the trainee. Please see the kit list below. Hire of some items may be possible.

There are no formal pre requisites but you will need good physical and manual dexterity and also be 18 or over to attend this course.

You are required to supply your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment. All items must comply with relevant EN standards, be in good condition, and meet current British safety standards.

PPE and equipment are required as follows:

  • Chainsaw with a guide bar no longer than 15 inches.
  • Fuel for chainsaw
  • Chain oil
  • Chainsaw boots complying with EN ISO 17249.
  • Chainsaw protective trousers incorporating chain clogging materials complying with EN 381-5.
  • Chainsaw gloves complying with EN 381-7.
  • British safety standard helmet complying with EN 391 or EN 12492
  • Ear defenders complying with EN 352.
  • Eye protection, mesh visor complying with EN 1731 or Safety glasses to EN 166.
  • Non snag upper body clothing
  • Tool kit for saw containing combination spanner and sharpening kit.
  • A personal first aid kit
  • A whistle
  • Loggers tape
  • Pair of tongs
  • Small felling bar
  • Belt & holster (optional)

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.

 

 

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