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 11-14 January COURSE FULL
Monday 8-11 February
Monday 8-11 March
Monday 12-15 April
Monday 10-13 May
Monday 7-10 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