Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting &; Level 2 Felling and Processing Trees (up to 380mm)
Description
During in this course, you will cover:
Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (2 days Training)
- Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
- Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
- State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
- Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer
- Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
- Handle and stack timber in a safe manner.
- And much more
Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (3 days Training)
- Fell trees which have a diameter less than the effective cutting length of a guide bar (guide bar length not greater than 380mm/15”)
- Assess the trees to be felled for hazards and risks
- Take down hung-up trees to a safe and stable position
- Assess a leaning tree and the safest method of felling Make accurate felling cuts in the correct positions
- De-limb felled trees in a safe and methodical manner
- And much more
Units covered in qualification:
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Cross-cutting Timber using a Chainsaw
- Felling and processing Trees up to 380mm
After finishing this course, you would receive a Qualification with a Certificate and Skill Card.
Worth noting: As there are physical elements to our course, you'll need to have at least a minimum level of fitness
Availability
Please contact us to discuss your requirements
Course Specific Notes
You
will need to bring: ·
A form of photo ID either valid driving licence or
passport ·
Non snag clothing suitable for all
weather as you will be outside ·
Arborist helmet complete with full
mesh face shield and visor and ear defenders conforming to 31SNR rating ·
Chainsaw trousers with a minimum of
Class 1 protection and a minimum of Type A coverage ·
Thin gloves for machine
maintenance. Preferably a Nitrile Rubber Palm grip. ·
Chainsaw gloves with a minimum of
Class 0 protection ·
Chainsaw Boots with a minimum of
Class 1 protection ·
Personal First Aid Kit ·
Whistle We
recommend bringing your own Chainsaw, Maintenance Kits and equipment along, if
possible. This will give the best possible experience.
Equipment required and information related to lunches will be sent to the booker by email 7 days before the course is to begin or as soon as possible if within 7 days.
Your email will contain directions to the course site, will specify if lunch is provided and any dietary requirements, and the equipment that may be required.
Your booking confirmation email only serves to confirm your booking and payment and the date and timings of your course. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.
VENUE: Course held at a Northamptonshire venue. Venue's may vary and as such we will confirm the exact details and location upon receiving your booking and in advance of the event. We will contact the Booker with the venue details and any further details such as arrival information.