Short Courses

Lantra Certificated Chainsaw Course


This is a 4 day course covering chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting & basic felling techniques (up to tree diameter of 200mm).  This course is ILA approved.


Content

  • Workshop Safety Awareness
  • Guide bar, saw chain & power unit maintenance
  • Re-assembly
  • Health & Safety features
  • Lubrication & fuelling
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Starting & pre-cutting checks
  • Site safety awareness
  • Cross-cutting & stacking timber
  • Preparation for felling
  • Felling
  • De-limbing
  • Takedown of hung up trees

Candidates

A maximum of 4 Candidates per course

Dates - 2010

Monday 12-15 April
Monday 10-13 May CANCELLED
Monday 7-10 June
Monday 5 July
Monday 2 August
Monday 6 September
Monday 4 October
Monday 8 November
Monday 6 December

Dates - 2011

Monday 10 January
Monday 7 February
Monday 14 March
Monday 23 May
Monday 20 June

What to bring

Approved chainsaw clothing consisting of Safety Boots, Type C Leggings, Helmet & Gloves..

Most of the course takes place away from college so please bring packed lunches with you.

You will also require a passport sized photograph for certification purposes

Cost

4 day course £450

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