About the Course
City & Guilds have worked together with industry partners in highlighting the importance of maintaining a competent workforce that can demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and skills within their day to day working practices.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend all chainsaw operators have regular refresher / update training to ensure they work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence. The suggested intervals for such training are:
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend all chainsaw operators have regular refresher / update training to ensure they work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence. The suggested intervals for such training are:
- Occasional users - every 2 to 3 years
- Full time users - every 5 years
Entry Requirements
This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information.
Candidates must already hold a Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm qualification.
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore participants will not be allowed to start the course without the correct Personal Protective Equipment which should conform to CE/EN standards.
Candidates must already hold a Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm qualification.
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore participants will not be allowed to start the course without the correct Personal Protective Equipment which should conform to CE/EN standards.
- Chainsaw trousers
- Chainsaw gloves – approved pictogram to BS EN 381-7
- Chainsaw boots – BS EN ISO 17249 bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN381-3, spats are no longer allowed
- Chainsaw helmet with eye and ear protection
Useful Information
Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.
Candidates are asked to meet at our King’s Lodge Centre before following the instructor to the training site. Please bear in mind we will be working deep within the forest, so bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:4
Candidates are asked to meet at our King’s Lodge Centre before following the instructor to the training site. Please bear in mind we will be working deep within the forest, so bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:4
Course Dates
Monday 27 March 2023 - Tuesday 28 March 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
£365 per person (No places remaining)
Tuesday 30 May 2023 - Wednesday 31 May 2023 (9:00am to 4:00pm)
£365 per person (No places remaining)
For group bookings please contact
Lorraine Cornwell 01245 424286
Course Facts
Cost
£365Tutor
Steve Woodley
Steve Woodley is a forester, arborist and green woodworker from Essex with 28 years industry experience specialising in urban and woodland tree management. Steve has been teaching ground and aerial units for Short Course Training at Writtle University College since 2004. Professional qualifications include BSC (Hons) Rural Resource Development, Arb Association Tech Cert, NPTC assessor since 2004. Steve is also passionate about hand crafted timber and keeping the skill of axing alive.
Along with Steve we use many excellent trainers and assessors and are confident our training more than meets NPTC City & Guilds standards.
Duration
Two daysContact
Lorraine Cornwell 01245 424286Customer Feedback
“Phenomenal expertise and knowledge from the instructor. Focuses on developing individual skills.” Chris from Essex“Steve is a legend!” Paul from Essex
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