Course Overview
Unit 309 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform
The course is designed for professionals in arboriculture, forestry and other land-based industries. 2 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a chainsaw from a MEWP safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include hazards, risks, controls, emergency procedures, industry guides, legislation, safe working loads, setting up and operating a mobile elevated work platform and using a chainsaw from, a MEWP.
To gain this qualification candidates must successfully complete a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning by a City & Guilds NPTC approved assessor.
