Chainsaw - Medium Tree Felling 380 - 760mm / 15 - 30inch (NPTC CS32)
Course
In Gunnislake
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Gunnislake
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Duration
3 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 (eg. Railtrack or the Forestry Commission) will require the separate NPTC test. Operatives should have a certificate of competence.
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Start date
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About this course
NPTC units CS30 & CS31 with suitable, relevant experience. Trainees must be over 17 years old & in good health. Persons with certain ailments or on medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions.
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Chainsaw - Medium Tree Felling 380 - 760mm / 15 - 30inch (NPTC CS32)
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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 (eg. Railtrack or the Forestry Commission) will require the separate NPTC test. Operatives should have a certificate of competence.
Content Summary
Introduction & aims
Safe working procedures
Protective clothing
Starting & pre-use checks
Practical demonstrations & safe use
A Safe working area, hazard analysis
Preparation, felling & de-limbing
Storage & transport
Legislative issues
Pre-Assessment guidance
Assessment
Separate practical assessment with questions (about 3 - 4 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, manual, HSE guidelines, Lantra Workbooks, NPTC assessment schedule
Duration
1 days for experienced users (3 years experience recommended) 3 days for less experienced users
Type
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
NPTC units CS30 & CS31 with suitable, relevant experience. Trainees must be over 17 years old & in good health. Persons with certain ailments or on medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions.
What should I bring to the course?
First Aid qualification recommended
Chainsaw helmet, Chainsaw gloves, Steel toe-capped Chainsaw workboots, Chainsaw trousers (Type C). Also Chainsaw in good working order, tools & manual, winch/ strops, Fuel / Oil, Felling Lever, First Aid Kit, 2 passport photo`s(
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Chainsaw - Medium Tree Felling 380 - 760mm / 15 - 30inch (NPTC CS32)