The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. Delegates will learn the theory required to use and keep a chainsaw running safely, with key sessions covering saw chain, guide bar, and power unit maintenance. Delegates will gain hands-on experience of starting a chainsaw, the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber.
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
• Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate the various standard marks
• Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
• Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
• Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
• Carry out pre-cutting safety tests - and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Organise site safety and state the procedures required
• Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer
• Select and identify the correct tools to enable maintenance and report on their serviceability
• Carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction book and/or the Lantra Awards workbook
• Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
• Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
• Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
• Handle and stack timber in a safe manner
This course will be suitable for those working in, or looking to work in any of the following industries; Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based.
Please note that due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 3 years.
This course is not an alternative to achieving the qualification in this area. Professional Users must achieve the Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. Delegates will learn the theory required to use and keep a chainsaw running safely, with key sessions covering saw chain, guide bar, and power unit maintenance. Delegates will gain hands-on experience of starting a chainsaw, the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber.
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
• Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate the various standard marks
• Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
• Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
• Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
• Carry out pre-cutting safety tests - and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Organise site safety and state the procedures required
• Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer
• Select and identify the correct tools to enable maintenance and report on their serviceability
• Carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction book and/or the Lantra Awards workbook
• Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
• Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
• Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
• Handle and stack timber in a safe manner
This course will be suitable for those working in, or looking to work in any of the following industries; Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based.
Please note that due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 3 years.
This course is not an alternative to achieving the qualification in this area. Professional Users must achieve the Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.
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