Chainsaw from a MEWP NPTC Level 3 Unit 311 (CS47)
3 Day Course

Course description

 Ground Based Chainsaw Operator is a combined course which covers chainsaw maintenance, basic chainsaw use, and felling trees up to 380mm. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to fell trees (up-to 380mm in diameter). The course is broken down into five days training, concluding on the sixth day with an NPTC assessment. This entry level course is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in Tree surgery and Forestry, and for all chainsaw operators who require a certification in chainsaw use and felling trees.

Training content

  • Legislation knowledge
  • Risk assessment
  • Chainsaw Maintenance
  • Chain sharpening & ID
  • Correct chainsaw starting procedure
  • Cross-Cutting & Bore cuts
  • Felling of trees under 200mm
  • Felling of trees over 200mm
  • Standard felling cuts
  • Technical felling cuts
  • Take down of hung-up trees
  • Remove branches by appropriate methods
  • Manual handling techniques

Assessment content

  • NPTC Unit 201 (CS30.1) – Chainsaw Maintenance
  • NPTC Unit 202 (CS30.2) – Basic chainsaw use (Cross-Cutting & Bore cuts)
  • NPTC Unit 203 (CS31) – Felling Trees Up-To 380mm

To view the CS30/31 NPTC assessment guidance please click the link below

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Who is the course for?

This entry level course is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in Tree surgery and Forestry, and for all chainsaw operators who require a certification in chainsaw use and felling trees.

price and booking

Course cost: £825 (ex VAT) price includes NPTC assessment fees.

Booking: If you would like to book, please review the requirements below and follow the link to our contact form.

Dates: Please click the link below to view our online calendar for all course dates.

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Prerequisites

  • No prerequisite NPTC qualifications needed!
  • Be able to participate in 5 days of physical work
  • NPTC candidates must be over 16 years old

Equipment requirements

  • PPE: Type C chainsaw trousers, hard hat with ear & eye protection, gloves and steel toe-cap boots with chainsaw protection
  • Rear handled chainsaw with up-to 15” bar
  • Felling lever and wedges
  • Timber tongs
  • Fuel & oil
  • Maintenance kit
  • Filing kit suitable to users chainsaw

Please ensure all equipment is PUWER compliant and PPE is in good condition. Equipment is available for hire if candidates do not yet have their own. Please contact the office for cost.

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