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The chainsaw refresher course is designed for those who have previously taken the operation and maintenance course. It is recommended by the Health and Safety Executive that a refresher course is taken every three to five years depending on the level of use by the operative. This enables you to comply with the latest Health and Safety Regulations.

Course Content:

  • Health and safety: risk assessment, legislation, emergency planning
  • Maintenance: Sharpening, daily servicing and machine checks
  • Cross cutting: starting, stance, cutting, works planning

Required Equipment:

  • Forestry Helmet (EN 397) with ear muffs and mesh visor
  • Chainsaw Protective Trousers (pr EN 381-5) Type C all-round leg protection
  • Safety Boots with chainsaw protection to BS EN ISO 20345:2004 and bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN381-3 (toe cap - EN 345 Chainsaw protection pr EN 345 part 2). For on ground operations, Forestry ‘Wellingtons’ with chainsaw protection are suitable.
  • Chainsaw gloves (EN381-7).

Entry Requirements:

Must hold an NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting or equivalent
Dates & Location:

TBC

Flimwell

This course runs from 9:00 to 17:00
Duration:

1 day

Costs:

£130

Facilities

We’re pretty proud of our facilities here at Plumpton. In fact in the land-based sector, we’ve got some of the leading college facilities in the UK – the perfect natural location for our forestry and arboriculture courses for you to develop your skills.

  • Discover the latest equipment for your course

You’ll work on various equipment such as tractors, a WoodMizer saw mill plus a range of wood chippers.

  • Extensive grounds for you to develop your skills

You’ll need to be able to work in a variety of locations, build your knowledge by discovering our farmed land, hedgerows and streams.

  • Experience our fantastic modern facilities

Our superb site at Flimwell features our working commercial woodland plus modern workshop – an ideal base for your studies 

  • Benefit from our excellent local connections

You’ll be able to gain practical experience and knowledge of the tree-based sector thanks to our links with local land owners and estates.

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