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The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting safely and in accordance with current legislation and industry standards.
If you are looking to enter the Forestry or Arboriculture industries this is a required qualification.
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (0039-20)
Mandatory qualifications are needed to enter the industry and learners can progress from Level 2 to Level 3. On attaining this qualification, the next qualification to attain, would be the City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.
The following courses are some of the additional courses available:
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (0039-22)
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees Over 380mm (old qualification)
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (0039-23)
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Pruning (0039-31)
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging (0039-32)
Theory: legislative requirements, relevance of product labels, how to minimise risk of human and environmental contamination, transportation and disposal of surplus product and record keeping requirements.
Practical: completing a site survey, assessing environmental factors and demonstrating knowledge of the characteristics of the species to be controlled, operate Aluminium Phosphide application equipment safely and carry out post operational procedures.
Location:
Walford College
Time:
9:00 – 16:15
Date:
On application
What do I need to bring with me?
The personal protective equipment (PPE) you should provide must comply with legal requirements. This includes:
Helmet BS EN 12492, will need eye and ear protection
Boots with good grip and ankle support
Outer clothing which is snag proof
Suitable gripper gloves ideally with rubber palms
Chainsaw boots BS EN ISO 1724
Chainsaw trousers Type C (all round protection EN381-5)
The assessment is with an independent assessor and will be made up of both practical assessment and one to one questioning. The recommended duration for this is between 3 to 5 hours.
