Chainsaw Training NPTC combined units 30 & 31

 

Dates

Availability

Cost

Training 22-26 November 2010
assessment either 27th or 28th November

Yes

£755.00

 
Training 29 November - 3rd Dec 2010
assessment either 4th or 5th Dec 2010

Yes

£755.00

 
Training 24-28th January 2011
assessment either 29th or 30th January 2011

Yes

£755.00

 
Training 28th Feb -4th March 2011
assessment either 5th or 6th March 2011

Yes

£755.00

Cost p/p includes all VAT, registration and assessment fees

 
   

The course cover the following topics:

NPTC Unit 30 (30.01 & 30.02) Maintenance and Operating a Chainsaw

  • On-site Risk Assessment
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
  • Identifying the safety features on a chainsaw
  • Maintenance of the power unit
  • Guide bar and chain maintenance
  • Starting procedures
  • Site safety considerations
  • Cross-cutting timber accurately to required lengths
  • Understanding the terms 'tension' and 'compression'
  • Correct procedures for removing a trapped saw safely
  • Handling and stacking timber in a safe manner

CS31 Unit 31-Fell and process small trees.

  • On-site Risk Assessment and emergency procedures
  • Organising site safety
  • Assessing trees to be felled for hazards and risks
  • Assessing leaning trees and safest method of felling
  • Felling upright and leaning trees safely
  • Taking down hung-up trees
  • De-limbing and effective processing of felled trees.
   
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Notes about the course:
The registration and assessments are set by the East Sussex Proficiency Tests Council (ESPTC) on behalf of the National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) and LANTRA, and may be subject to change.
Assessment for NPTC certification is undertaken by an independent assessor.

You will need to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment and a chainsaw. All safety equipment must carry the appropriate CE marking. See kit list below for all equipment you will need for this course. Unfortunately, no items are available for loan.

The Qualification - Please note that the schedule (16 pages) for the programme of learning and levels of competence can be found on the NPTC Website at the following address under Chainsaw and Related operations noting CS30 and CS31:

Students should familiarise themselves before the start of the course as to what it entails.


Details
  • Maximum number of 4 students -N.B. the course will not run with less than 4
  • This is a high student/staff ratio
  • Location: West Sussex
 
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