Felling Trees Up To 380mm
Felling Trees Up To 380mm NPTC Level 2 Unit 203 (CS31) 5 Day Course
Course description
Tree felling courses such as felling trees up to 380mm will equip candidates with the appropriate knowledge, techniques and safety guidelines to fell trees commercially. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to fell trees up to 380mm in diameter. The course is broken down into four days training, concluding on the fifth day with an NPTC assessment. Candidates must already hold their NPTC CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting certificate to attend this training course.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Felling of trees under 200mm
- Felling of trees over 200mm
- Standard felling cuts
- Technical felling cuts
- Take down of hung-up trees
- Removing branches by appropriate methods
- Manual handling techniques
Assessment content
- NPTC Unit 203 (CS31) – Felling Trees Up To 380mm
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for candidates who are interested in extending their career in tree surgery and forestry, and for all chainsaw operators who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.
price and booking
Course cost: £650+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
- Candidates must hold a valid NPTC Level 2 20-03 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting certificate
- 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