Maintenance and Cross Cutting

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Certifying Body :

MAINTENANCE AND CROSS CUTTING

Local Sites - Please contact us for details

2 days

NPTC / LANTRA

 

Course Summary :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This course is intended for those who do not have the need to fell a tree, but do need to use a chainsaw to cut up fallen wood and clear branches.

This is a two day course with integrated assessment.  Therefore, there is no formal test after training.
If students have reached a level of skill by the end of two days training they are issued with a Lantra certificate of Basic Training.

Training is carried out on site and the client will need to provide workshop facilities and some fallen wood to practice on.

A legal chainsaw and full safety clothing is required for each student, a list of which can be found below.

Once this qualification has been attained a refresher is required every three to five years.

 

Notes :

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CHAINSAW COURSES


Chainsaw with:

15" cutter bar (maximum   length).
Chain brake.
Chain catcher.
Front and rear hand guard.
Easy to use and see engine stop.
Guide bar cover.

Safety clothing:
(All PPE manufactured (EN166) or imported since July 95 and must conform to a CE Standard - number shown in brackets)

Helmet - In date please (EN 397).
Eye protection mesh visor .(EN1731) or safety glasses
Ear protection (EN352).
Jacket which will not get tangled in bushes or trees.
Chainsaw mitts (EN381-7).
Chainsaw trousers (EN381-5).
Chainsaw boots (EN345-2).

Other Items:

Handbook for your saw.
Spares which you think you may need including fuel.
Round Files - Callipers.
Depth gauge regulator.
Flat mill saw file.
Small screwdriver.
Combination spanner/screwdriver.
Bar groove cleaner.
Grease gun.
Filing clamp or portable vice.

 

 

Further Information :

Please also see HSE Chainsaw Guidelines

 

To find out more about this course or book a place please contact The Training Association.