Chainsaw Maintenance - Cross Cutting (NPTC CS30)
Course
In Gunnislake
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Gunnislake
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Duration
2 Days
Suitable for: Anyone using a chainsaw 'professionally' (ie. Where the NPTC certificate is required). Operators who are working for professional forestry or utility arboriculture (e.g. Railtrack or the Forestry Commission) or those wishing to continue to felling trees over 200mm or tree climbing will require the separate NPTC test.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
All trainees must be over 17 years of age and in good health. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions. First Aid qualification recommended.
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Course programme
Chainsaw Maintenance - Cross Cutting (NPTC CS30)
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Who should enrol
Anyone using a chainsaw 'professionally' (ie. Where the NPTC certificate is required). Operators who are working for professional forestry or utility arboriculture (e.g. Railtrack or the Forestry Commission) or those wishing to continue to felling trees over 200mm or tree climbing will require the separate NPTC test.
Operatives must have a certificate of competence.
Content Summary
Introduction & aims
Workshop Safety
Guide bar, Saw chain and power unit
Routine maintenance
Assembly / re-assembly
Safety features
Lubrication & fuelling
Protective clothing
Starting & pre-use checks
Practical demonstrations & safe use
A Safe working area
Safe working practices
Storage & transport.
Legislative issues.
Pre-Assessment guidance
Assessment
Separate practical assessment with questions (about 2 hours) on a day following the end of the course - the application process normally take between 2 & 4 weeks but can be arranged sooner in some cases.
Course Material
Manufacturers handbook, maintenance manual, HSE guidelines, Lantra Workbooks, NPTC assessment schedule.
Duration
1 day for experienced users (3 years experience recommended) 2 days for less experienced users
Type
Workshop first day, Second day Field use
Certificate
Lantra awards Record of Training
NPTC certificate of competence
Validity
Valid for up to 5 years then requiring a refresher only with no assessment.
Pre-requisites
All trainees must be over 17 years of age and in good health. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions. First Aid qualification recommended.
What should I bring to the course?
Under 18`s must be supervised at all times by a suitably qualified person.
Chainsaw helmet, Chainsaw gloves, Steel toe-capped Chainsaw workboots, Chainsaw trousers (Type C). Also Chainsaw in good working order, tools & manual, Fuel / Oil, Felling Lever, First Aid Kit, 2 passport photo`s.(
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Chainsaw Maintenance - Cross Cutting (NPTC CS30)