level 3 certificate of competence in FELLING AND PROCESSING medium TREES OVER 380mm and up to 760mm (C&G NPTC) 003933 

Course Overview:

Unit 304 – Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm

This course is for individuals who use a chainsaw for cutting medium sized trees as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  The 3 days training is designed to prepare candidates for their C&G NPTC assessment and provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell and process medium size trees over 380mm and up to 760mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.  Topics covered include hazards, risks, controls, emergency procedures, legislation, industry good practice, felling and processing medium size tress over 380mm up to 760mm.

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.

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, wedges, sledge hammer, timber tongs/hook, turning strap,
  measuring aid
• Winch 1.5 tonne SWL or greater with appropriate strops
• 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 Cross-cutting

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

Location:

Due to a lack of large trees we can currently only run this training if the customer is able to provide a suitable site.

Duration:

Total 4 days (3 days training plus one-day assessment)

Cost:

TBC

How to book:

Contact us for more information

Training For The NPTC 302 Module With DJ Gemmill In Essex

We are Lantra and City & Guild approved training providers operating across the Essex area, which means we are in the right position to offer excellent chainsaw training enabling you to gain your qualification in the best possible way. If you’re choosing a training provider for your NPTC Award chainsaw training we always recommend choosing one that is partnered with the largest recognised skills organisation in the UK. DJ Gemmill has the knowledge and experience to effectively deliver nationally approved Lantra and City & Guild chainsaw courses. We have instructors, tutors and assessors who are professionals with many years experience. Our classes always have a small number of candidates as we believe in getting the most out of you to make sure you are ready to competently operate a chainsaw safely.

If you are ready to take your chainsaw operation further and require the next level of training please get in contact with us.