Course Overview:

Unit 202 – Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. The 4 days training is designed to prepare candidates for their C&G NPTC assessment and provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, recognition of disease and decay, modification of felling methods, setting up supports, felling techniques and cuts, pre-start checks, site preparation, dealing with hung up trees, aid tools, branch removal, dealing with brash, crosscutting timber to length, stacking timber and waste disposal.

Course Objectives:

1. You will have achieved competency in felling small trees safely and effectively.
2. De-limbing and snedding felled trees.
3. Gain competence in felling a hung tree safely.
4. Learn how to find the correct locations.
5. Understand onsite and workshop risk assessment.
6. Proficiency in emergency procedures when processing on the felling site.

Chainsaws are potentially very dangerous items of machinery and could cause serious injury or death, therefore a minimum level of fitness is required to complete the practical elements of this course.

Candidates should have their own equipment and PPE which conforms to CE/EN standards.  Please inform us if this prevents a problem as some items can be provided.

Equipment:

• Petrol driven chainsaw with maximum recommended guide bar 15 inch
• Relevant chainsaw operator’s manual (paper or electronic copy)
• Maintenance tools eg wrench and screwdriver
• Sharpening kit eg round file, flat file, file guide, depth gauge tool, filing stump vice
• Felling and lifting aids eg felling lever, wedge, timber tongs/hook, turning strap
• Fuel and chainsaw oil in approved container(s)

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety helmet complying with BS EN 397 or BS EN 14052 (only recommended for groundwork)
• 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 recommends Type C leg protection.  Where Type C is impractical (eg risk of heat stress), it may be appropriate to use Type A, where justified by risk assessment.
• Chainsaw safety footwear complying with BS EN ISO 17249
• Non snag outer clothing
• Personal first aid kit, as a minimum a large wound dressing, barrier gloves, plasters and whistle

Who Is This Course For?:

Potential candidates must have successfully completed the below qualification(s):

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting

Location:

Woodland in Essex

Duration:

Total 5 days (4 days training plus one-day assessment)

Cost:

£654 + £95.80 vat = £749.80

How to book:

Contact us for more information and details of group bookings (up to 4 candidates)

Learning To Process & Fell Trees With D J Gemmill?

All of our training and qualifications are accredited with City & Guilds and have NPTC as the awarding body. You can be safe in the knowledge that when you choose D J Gemmill to deliver your chainsaw training you will be getting the most experienced and professional instructors and assessors in Essex. Gaining a NPTC accredited Certificate of Competence from our training courses will provide you with the boost needed to open opportunities

Not sure this course is right for you? Want to know more about us? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.