Manually fed Wood-chipper
Manually fed Wood-chipper NPTC Level 2 Unit 222
1 Day Course
Course description
This course covers appropriate techniques and safety guidelines for operating and maintaining a wood-chipper. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to safely use wood chipping equipment. The course consists of 1 day training including the NPTC assessment. This qualification is aimed at those who operate a wood-chipper as part of their work, either in the horticulture, arboriculture, forestry or grounds maintenance industries.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Maintenance and routine checks of the equipment
- Correct starting and pre-cutting procedure
- Cutting mechanism
- Operation and unblocking of a chipper
- Testing the safety features
- End-uses and hazards of wood chips
- Cleaning, transport and storage
Assessment content
- NPTC Unit 222 – Safe use of a Manually Fed Wood-chipper
To view the 20-57 NPTC assessment guidance please click the link below
Who is the course for?
This qualification is aimed at those who operate a wood-chipper as part of their work, either in the horticulture, arboriculture, forestry or grounds maintenance industries.
price and booking
Course cost: £250+VAT per person price includes NPTC assessment fees.
Booking: If you would like to book onto this course please the requirements below, and follow to our contact form.
Dates: Please click the link below to view our online calendar below for all up coming course dates
Prerequisites
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No prerequisite NPTC qualifications needed!
- NPTC candidates must be over 16 years old
Equipment requirements
- Hard hat with ear & eye protection
- Gloves
- Work boots
- Wood-chipper machinery will be supplied by Ground Up Training
Please ensure all PPE is in good condition. Equipment is available for hire if candidates do not yet have their own. Please contact the office for cost.