NPTC Certificated Chainsaw Course
This is a 5 day course covering chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting & basic felling techniques (up to tree diameter of 380mm) with an additional test day. This course is ILA approved.
Content
- Maintain and operate the chainsaw
- Maintenance of the chainsaw
- Fell & process small trees (200mm - 380mm)
Skills & Knowledge to be assessed
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE requirements)
- Maintenance of the Power unit
- Guide Bar & Chain Maintenance
- Safety Features
- Safe Felling
- Cross Cutting
- Pruning Techniques
- Taking Down Hung Up Trees
Candidates
A maximum of 4 Candidates per course
Dates - 2010
22-26 March with assessment on 29 or 30 March FULL
19-23 April with assessment on 26 or 27 April FULL
24-28 May with assessment on 31 May or 1 June
19-23 July with assessment on 26 or 27 July
23-27 August with assessments on 30 or 31 August
20-24 September with assessments on 27 or 28 September
25-29 October with assessments on 1 or 2 November
22-26 November with assessments on 29 or 30 November
Dates - 2011
17-21 January with assessments on 24 or 25 January
21-25 February with assessments on 28 Feb or 1 March
21-25 March with assessments on 28 or 29 March
9-13 May with assessments on 16 or 17 May
28 June - 2 July with assessments on 5 or 6 July
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 need a passport sized photograph for certification purposes.
Cost
5 day course £780