Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and HSE INDG317 Chainsaws at Work, it is recommended that individuals undertake regular refreshers/updates to ensure they work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence. The suggested intervals for refresher training are: • occasional users – every two to three years; • (more…)

4 days training plus assessment Monday 18 May This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. 4 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

2 days training plus assessment 26 May This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  2 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.  Topics (more…)

3 days training plus assessment 28 or 29 May This course is for individuals who use chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  3 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out aerial tree rigging safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.  (more…)

This course is for individuals who are qualified chainsaw operators and under Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) are required to have refresher training every 3 to 5 years. One-day training covers the appropriate practical skills required to meet legislation, industry technical standards and industry good practice.  The training is delivered by a (more…)