Short course

In Winchester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Winchester

To provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of best practice in operating woodchippers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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Hampshire Grain, Overton Road, Micheldever Station, SO21 3AN

Start date

On request

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Course programme

These courses are primarily knowledge based with a small practical element, intended for people who are seeking work in commercial forestry, amenity and/or utility arboriculture. They are delivered in a training room environment with some practical exercises included.

Course Content:

• Course introduction
• Risk Assessment
• Legislation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pre-use checks
• Safety features
• Routine checks and maintenance
• Cutter and anvil checks
• Start machine and carry our safety checks
• Preparation of site, machine and materials
• Operation of Woodchipper
• Unblocking of Woodchipper
• End Use of woodchip
• Cleaning, transport and storage

This course will be held on a farm as centrally located as possible.

Additional information

Payment options: * Courses start at £105 per day (when members discount is applied). * Non-HTP members are charged £125 per person per day.

Woodchipper

Price on request