Level 2 Award In Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
Take your Chainsaw skills to the next level. This course is designed for individuals that already have some experience in tree felling and processing. Expand on your basic skills and improve your confidence. Walk away from this course ready to develop your newfound skills in your working industry.
There are 3 dedicated days for training and 1 day for Assessment Number of candidates per course: 4
Description
During in this course, you will cover:
- 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:
- Felling and Processing tree up to 380mm
Upon succesfully completing the assessment element of this course you will receive a Qualification with a Certificate
Before starting this course, you must have already Acquired:
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Cross-cutting Timber using a Chainsaw
Proof of these qualifications will be required.
If you need these quailification please check out our website.
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
- Chainsaw trousers with a minimum of Class 1 protection and a minimum of Type A coverage
- Arborist helmet complete with full mesh face shield and visor and ear defenders conforming to 31SNR rating
- Thin gloves for machine maintenance. Preferably a Nitrile Rubber Palm grip.
- Chainsaw gloves with a minimum of Class 0 protection
- Chainsaw boot
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Whistle
- We recommend bringing your own chainsaw and maintenance kit for the best possible experience but this is not essential.
Important Information:
Joining instructions will be sent around 7-14 days before the course starts and will contain full details of location, equipment and course timings.
Please note that lunch is not provided.
All courses are non transferable and non refundable from the point of sale or issued proforma.
Courses offered may have pre-requisite qualifications. Please check individual course requirements on our website www.vmtltd.net for further details. Pre requisites will be listed under individual course requirements and it is the responsibility of the booker to check that all attendees have the necessary qualifications.
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 one of our Northamptonshire venues.