Felling and Processing Trees Over 380mm

3 Day City & Guilds NPTC Independent Training and Assessment for experienced operators to promote and understand relevant health and safety and industry good practice.

COURSE CONTENT

• Health & Safety requirements, including current legislation, PPE, safe operation and Risk Assessments
• Felling larger sized trees safely and accurately using an appropriate method
• Sned and/or de-limb larger sized trees
• Crosscut stems over guidebar length in diameter
• Using a hand winch to assist with felling, or taking down a ‘hung up’ tree

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• Chainsaw boots (EN 17249), Chainsaw gloves (EN 381-7), Chainsaw helmet with visor and ear muffs (EN 397/14052/12492)
• Chainsaw trousers (all round protection is preferred – Type C (EN 381-5)
• Personal First Aid Kit
• A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain)

Chainsaw Equipment: 

• Serviceable chainsaw, chain with cutters of sufficient length to allow for sharpening (recommended 15 inch guide bar)
• Combination spanner, Guide bar scraper, Round file of appropriate size with handle for sharpening chain
• File guide (roller or other), Flat file with handle for depth gauges, Depth gauge setting tool, Clean brush for air filter cleaning
• Chain oil and Fuel
• Felling bar, Wedge, Lifting tongs / hooks, tape measure for measuring timber

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates must be over 16 years & hold Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting 201 & 202 (CS30), 203 (CS31)

FURTHER INFORMATION:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/

All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting Refresher

Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue

Operate a Chainsaw from Rope & Harness

Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform

Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper

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Safe Use of Brushcutters