Woodchipper
Short course
In Winchester
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Winchester
To provide delegates with the base knowledge to understand the principles of best practice in operating woodchippers.
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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.
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Woodchipper