Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (NPTC) 003920

2 days training plus assessment Monday 31 March
This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. The 2 days training is designed to prepare candidates for their C&G NPTC assessment and provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, manufacturers recommendations for chainsaw maintenance, battery powered machine maintenance, individual components, maintaining guide bar and chain, reassembling a chainsaw and cutting system, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, biosecurity and environmental considerations, crosscutting timber, moving and stacking timber and safe working methods.