Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (C&G NPTC) 0039-38

Location: Flexible

Duration: Total 3 days (2 days training plus one-day assessment)

Group: Max 4 People - Price displayed is per group.

£1,830.00 Inc VAT

Candidates must have achieved the prerequisites:

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Trees up to 380mm
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform or equivalent IPAF training

Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Unit 309 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform

This two‑day training course provides the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to prepare and operate a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) safely and to industry standards, in line with current legislation. The C&G NPTC practical assessment takes place on a separate day.

Topics covered include Identifying hazards, risks, and appropriate control measures, Emergency procedures and rescue considerations, Relevant legislation, industry guides, and best practice, Safe working loads and MEWP stability, Setting up, positioning, and operating a MEWP.

To achieve this qualification candidates must successfully complete a one‑to‑one practical assessment with oral questioning, carried out by a City & Guilds NPTC approved assessor.

Customers must provide their own MEWP.

LOLER compliant MEWP without riggers (not a jennie boom style) as per HSE guidance with relevant operator’s manual. MEWP selection is based on multiple factors, B3 is the common classification using the IPAF standard.
Full body harness EN361 compliant with work restraint lanyard.
Top handled or rear handled Chainsaw (maximum guide bar 15 inch) with maintenance tools.
Fuel and biodegradable chainsaw oil in approved container(s).
Handsaw.
Chainsaw strop – to attach chainsaw to MEWP basket.

Safety helmet complying with BS EN 397.
Hearing protection complying with BS EN 352-1 or BS EN 352-2 or BS EN 352-3.
Eye protection/ mesh visor complying with BS EN 1731.
Gloves complying with BS EN 381-7.
All round leg and groin protection complying with BS EN 381-5. AFAG strongly recommends Type C leg protection for aerial work.
Chainsaw safety footwear complying with BS EN ISO 17249.
Non snag outer clothing (preferably high vis).
Personal first-aid kit, incorporating a large wound dressing, barrier gloves, plasters and a whistle.