Courses
Short course
- LANTRA Chainsaw (4-day) - ILA approved
- NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees (5-day) - ILA approved
- LANTRA Chainsaw Refresher - ILA approved
- LANTRA Felling of Small Trees up to 380mm
- LANTRA Woodchippers
- NPTC Fell and Process Trees over 380mm
- Lantra Chainsaw (2-day) - ILA approved
Lantra Chainsaw (2-day) - ILA approved
Introduction
This course is intended for anyone who is required to operate chainsaws, for cross-cutting techniques up to tree diameter of 200mm.
Duration
2 days
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
- De-limbing
- Takedown of hung up trees
Candidates
A maximum of 4 Candidates per course
Dates 2012
27 - 28 June
What to bring
Candidates are expected to bring all their own protective clothing
- Boots - Chainsaw approved safety boots
- Leggings - all round protection (Type C)
- Helmet
- Gloves - Chainsaw approved gloves
- 15 Metre Logging Tape
You will also require a passport sized photograph for certification purposes. Most of the course takes place away from college so please bring packed lunches with you.
Protective Clothing &Equipment may be obtained from the following:
Livingston Garden Machinery
Unit G2, Beechwood Nurseries
Uphall, BROXBURN
EH52 6PA
(located within Williamson's Garden Centre)
Tel: 01506 811670
Email: info@livgm.co.uk
Website: http://www.livgm.co.uk/
A&S Spence
131 Drum Street
Gilmerton
EDINBURGH
EH17 8RJ
Tel: 0131 6645975
(If you mention Oatridge College you may receive a discount)
Cost
£275
