Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS31)


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Cost: £645
Duration: 4 Days
Certification: Level 2 NPTC City & Guilds or LANTRA
Course Prerequisites: See below

This 4 day course is for people who already hold the chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting certificate of competence and would like to train to fell trees up to 380mm.

This course is suitable for people who work in: Arboriculture, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based.

This course covers

  • HSE legislation and safety guidelines
  • Felling
  • Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing
  • Cross-cutting felled timber
  • Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
  • Clear site and chainsaw checks.

You will need to already have a certificate of competence in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting, either NPTC (CS30) or the LANTRA equivalent.

You will need to have a high level of fitness and manual dexterity and be 18 years or older.

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)

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