Courses
Short course
- LANTRA Chainsaw (4-day) - ILA approved
- NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees (5-day) - ILA approved
- LANTRA Chainsaw Refresher (2 day) - 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
NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees (5-day) - ILA approved
Introduction
This course covers chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting & basic felling techniques up to tree diameter of 380mm.
Duration
5 days with an additional assessment day
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 2013
15 to19 April with assessments on 22 or 23 April
13 to 17 May with assessments on 20 or 21 May
10 to14 June with assessments on 17 or 18 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
£850
