5 days + 1 for assessment – Max 2 Candidates 

Qualifications:
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

£1392 inc. Vat (This cost also includes the cost of the external assessment and NPTC registration fees.)

This course is designed to provide trainees with the necessary skills for efficiently and safely maintaining chainsaws, performing a variety of chainsaw cross-cutting techniques, and the skills needed to safely fell and process trees with a diameter of up to 380mm.

The course will cover the following:

Health and Safety, including relevant legislation and risk assessment
Chainsaw maintenance in the workshop and in the field
Manual handling
Use of battery and petrol-powered chainsaws
Introduction to a range of felling, lifting, and rolling aids
Refresher of cross cutting techniques
Various felling techniques and their applications
Branch removal/snedding techniques
Safely taking down hung-up trees

Entry Requirements
As this is an entry level course, there are no prerequisites to join. However, trainees must provide their own PPE and have a good level of fitness. Great Oaks Training reserves the right to refuse training to any person we consider to be unfit, for any reason. 

All trainers are first aid trained; however, we advise that all candidates hold a current recognised first aid qualification before commencing training.

Equipment Requirements

Trainees must provide:

Personal Protective Equipment – PPE must be purchased from a reputable supplier, click here to read more.
Safety Helmet – Groundwork (HSE Recommended EN 397 with ear protection to EN 352 -3 & mesh visor to EN 1731)
Chainsaw protective Gloves (HSE Recommended to EN 381-7)
Chainsaw Trousers (HSE Recommended to EN 381-5) Type C are advised if planning to progress onto Aerial use of Chainsaw.
Chainsaw Boots (HSE Recommended to EN 381-3)
Great Oaks Training reserves the right to withdraw the training to candidates if the PPE or equipment is not in a safe condition
Chainsaw – subject to inspection before use. (Equipment may be rented from Great Oaks Training, contact us for more information.)
Maximum guidebar length 15”/38cm
In good working order.
Personal Trauma First Aid Kit – Purpose built kits can be purchased online, click here to read more.
Specific felling equipment such as felling leavers, wedges, measuring tape etc will be provided by us and the use of which will be included in course fees.

Additional
Due to the nature of the training, felling sites will be located within one hour drive from the training centre. Personal transport is essential.