NPTC Chainsaw Update, Felling of Small Trees (Lantra to NPTC)

Felling trees can be hazardous and it is essential that you have total confidence and expertise in what you are doing, thereby avoiding accidents. Our Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm training course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines ensuring that you stay protected.

Chainsaw, Maintenance Operation & Cross Cutting certificate

• HSE legislation and safety guidelines
• Felling
• Branch removal - snedding and de-limbing
• Cross-cutting felled timber
• Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
• Clear site and chainsaw checks

Other details:

1. Please bring a chainsaw of the correct specification with maintenance equipment, instruction book and felling tools if available. If you require a chainsaw or protective clothing, hire can be arranged through the Centre Office.

2. Bring lunch, beverages and 1 passport sized photographs or your ID card if you already have one.

3. If you need to hire a chainsaw or safety equipment, a charge of £5 each per day. This can be organised on the first day of the course, but please let the Centre know if you will be hiring equipment.

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CHAINSAW GUIDE BAR LENGTH FOR THIS COURSE IS 380mm (15")

As this is to upgrade your current qualification to NPTC you will be assessed by an independent assessor on a separate date for modules 2003 (Maintenance, Operation & Cross Cutting) and 2004 (Felling & Processing of Small Trees)