Course overview
This course is ideal if you work or wish to work in the arboriculture or forestry profession.The course lasts for five days followed by a one-day independent NPTC assessment. You will be taught in both a workshop and woodland environment. Courses can run at one of our other campuses when in demand. Please contact us to discuss arrangements. All prices include hire of equipment (£35 for external candidates/£10 for Capel Manor College students). All chainsaw assessments require a £350 deposit for a non-student or £50 for a Capel Manor College student. You will learn
How to carry out maintenance (both preventative and corrective) of a chainsaw and cutting systemHow to conduct operational chainsaw checksHealth and safety legislation and industry good practiceHow to cross-cut timber using a chainsawA range of felling techniques for trees up to 380mmHow to remove branches from felled trees using a chainsawHow to take down hung-up treesHow to cross-cut felled treesEntry requirementsYou must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE)Prior knowledge of working with a chainsaw is desirable but not essential
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