Course overview
The woodchippers course from H&W training is suitable for anyone employed in arboriculture, forestry, gardening, horticulture or landscaping that are required to operate a woodchipper. This course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed on NPTC woodchippers certificate of competence.This course involves:• Introduction• Risk Assessment• Legislation• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Pre-use checks• Safety Features• Routine checks and maintenance• Cutter and anvil checks• Start machine and carry out safety checks• Preparation of site, machine and materials• Operation of woodchipper• Unblocking woodchipper• End uses of woodchip• Cleaning, transport and storage
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