Part time LANTRA Maintenance Cross-Cutting and Felling Small Trees AB023

LANTRA Maintenance, Cross-Cutting and Felling Small Trees (ITA) AB023
QualificationChainsaws - Maintenance / Cross-Cutting and Basic Felling (up to 200mm in diameter)
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :4 days

Times :4 days: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

Dates :Courses run on request throughout the year, subject to numbers.

Run by : Arboriculture Department.
Tutor : Chris Sadd

Awarding Body
LANTRA

Is it right for me?
If you only need to use a chainsaw occasionally in a business or domestic situation, this four day LANTRA course has been designed with the occasional/part'time user in mind and covers basic maintenance of the saw and felling of small trees up to 8" in diameter using a range of different felling cuts. For the professional user it is strongly recommended they use the NPTC route.

What qualifications will I need?
Students must be aged 16 or over on 1st September of the year in which the course starts. No previous practical experience necessary. Tetanus protection is recommended.

What will I be learning about?

• Current health and safety regulations
• Basic maintenance to include chain sharpening
• Felling
• De'limbing and cross'cutting timber

What materials are required?
Writing material. You may bring and use you own chainsaw and protective clothing. They must all comply with current legislation. Alternatively, all necessary equipment will be supplied.
PLEASE NOTE: All students must bring a passport size photograph on the first day of their course.

How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment by instructor for duration of course.

How much will it cost?
£695

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