Course Overview
Chainsaws have a variety of uses but can potentially cause serious accidents without proper training or because operating skills aren’t up to date. This qualification covers the overall daily and on-going maintenance of a chainsaw, sharpening the saw and cutting timber already felled to ground level. Cross-cutting includes the de-limbing process followed by cutting the tree into management sections.
This course teaches excellent health and safely practice and demonstrates your competency in using a chainsaw.
This qualification is your ‘gateway’ to other NPTC approved chainsaw qualifications, including the NPTC Felling and Processing Small Trees.
… a career as a landscape gardener, tree surgeon, woodland ranger or any number of outdoor jobs.
… refreshing your skills in maintaining and using a chainsaw.
This qualification shows you have been independently assessed by the National Proficiency Test Council with regards to current legislation, the fundamentals of chainsaw operation and the safe use and maintenance of chainsaws.
On successful completion, you’ll be able to move on to the NPTC Felling and Processing Small Trees qualification, also offered at Usk Campus.
No experience is needed, but you must be aged 19 years or older.
This course must be completed before embarking on any other NPTC approved chainsaw qualification.
Please note: The assessment for this course will be on an additional day, this date will be given during the training.
Candidates are encouraged to supply their own protective clothing and safety boots if available and up to standard, however these can be provided by the college if necessary and are standard sizes.
Candidates should bring a packed lunch as some of the course could be off site.
All costs are under review and subject to change.
