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* 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.
A National Curriculum Training Programme (NPTC)-certified course for the Forestry Industry
NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling Trees up to 380mm
Candidates can progress on to Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm diameter or on to Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-fall Techniques. Please note that candidates must also hold the Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations in order to progress onto Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using Freefall Techniques.
Maintenance of the Chainsaw
On-Site Preparation and Cross-Cutting
Felling of Small Trees up to 380mm (formerly CS30 and CS31 combined) and suitable for candidates with some experience.
Risk assessment and emergency procedures
Routine operator maintenance of the chainsaw
Round timber cross-cutting techniques of pre-cut timber
Felling techniques of trees up to 380mm diameter
Take down of trees with the aid of hand tools
Delimbing and snedding techniques
Conversion and presentation of timber
Duration:
5 days (plus additional ½ day for NPTC assessment)
Venue:
Holme Lacy Campus
Time:
09:15 – 16:30
Dates:
7th – 13th June 2023 (NPTC assessment date TBC)
Following the course, candidates will be assessed for NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling Trees up to 380mm. This is a practical assessment which will take place on a separate day. Tests are organised by NPTC to take place at College, however if you wish to reschedule this to take place on your own site, please advise at time of booking.
Candidates can progress on to Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm diameter or on to Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-fall Techniques. Please note that candidates must also hold the Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations in order to progress onto Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using Freefall Techniques.
