Level 3 Award Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform
There are many situations were you may need to use a MEWP to carry out works on trees. This course allows you to learn to do this safely. You must be an experienced Chainsaw user to develop your skills in the MEWP. Upon succesfully completing a verbal and practical assessment you will achieve a Level 3 Award Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform. There are 2 dedicated days for training and 1 day for Assessment
Number of candidates per course: 4
Description
Please Enquire with the team at VMT before booking this course so we can ensure you are booked for correct allocation of days, this is flexible dependant on skill level.
During in this course, you will cover:
- How to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.
- How to operate a chainsaw from a MEWP.
- Health and safety and industry good practice
Units covered in qualification:
- Level 3 Award Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform
Before starting this course, you must have already Acquired:
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Cross-cut Timber Using a Chainsaw
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
Or
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
You must also have valid MEWP certification for the type of machine being used.
Please contact us if you also hold your Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Freefall Techniques.
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
- Climbing helmet incorporating face and hearing protection with a chin strap
- Chainsaw trousers, type c
- Chainsaw boots
- Gloves - BS EN 381-7
- Non-snag clothing
If you have access to your own MEWP, we recomend using this as this will give you the best possible experience.
Important Information:
Joining instructions will be sent around 7-14 days before the course starts and will contain full details of location, equipptment etc. Please note that lunch is not provided.
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 our Boughton House or Islip Training Centres in East Northamptonshire.