* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This course consists of two modules Maintenance of the Chainsaw and On-site preparation and basic cross cutting. This course is a pre-requisite for all other short courses involving Chainsaw operation.
This course covers:
•Risk assessment and emergency procedures
•Routine operator maintenance of the chainsaw
•Round timber cross-cutting techniques of pre-cut timber up to guide bar length
NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
Following the course, candidates can progress onto the CS31, 32, 38 and 39
* Risk assement and emergency procedures
* Routine operator maintenance of the chainsaw
* Round timber cross-cutting techniques of pre-cut timber up to guide bar length
Full cost: £490
Next Available Dates:
30th Sept & 1st Oct 2024 – Assessment is 3rd October
18th & 19th November 2024 – Assessment 20th November
20th & 21st January 2025 – Assessment 22nd January
17th & 18th March 2025 – Assessment 19th March
14th & 15th April 2025 – Assessment 16th April
19th & 20th May 2025 – Assessment 21st May
23rd & 24th June 2025 – Assessment 25th June
Following the course, candidates will be assessed for NPTC Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & cross Cutting. This is a practical assessment. Tests are organised separately by NPTC and can be taken at College or on you own site. Tests take place on a separate day, test date will be confirmed at the start of the course.