Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting NPTC Level 2 Units 201/202 (CS30) 3 Day Course
Course description
Chainsaw training course CS30 covers maintenance, basic chainsaw use, and cross-cutting at ground level. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to safely maintain a chainsaw and cross cut timber. The course is broken down into two days training, concluding on the third 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.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Chain sharpening & ID
- Correct chainsaw starting procedure
- Cross-cutting & Bore cuts
- Removing 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)
Who is the course for?
price and booking
Course cost: £460+VAT per person 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.
Prerequisites
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No prerequisite NPTC qualifications needed!
- 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
- 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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