Chainsaw Felling & Processing Training: Trees Above 380mm Diameter
Description
This LANTRA accredited training is perfect for professionals requiring training on larger diameter timber. The course covers specialist techniques, effective risk management and practical skills in planning, felling and processing trees above 380mm in diameter. This course complies with HSE training legislation for operating chainsaws.
Accreditation LANTRA or NPTC CS32
Price from £445pp (+VAT), based on 4 people attending
Number of participants up to 4
Course length 3 days
Location Training can take place at one of our sites in Devon or Wales, or at your location
Course Information – Felling and Processing Trees Over 380mm
Felling timber above 380mm requires more planning and specialist skills than working with smaller trees. The margin for error is smaller, which means safety is of utmost importance. A higher degree of preparation and decision making is required from chainsaw operators, and our training is tailored to provide attendees with the necessary skills.
Our chainsaw felling and processing course provides trainees with a LANTRA certificate for advanced chainsaw felling. NPTC CS32 certification can be arranged, if required, for an additional fee. We can also provide chainsaw refresher courses for professionals looking to remain compliant with updated regulations.
Who is chainsaw felling and processing large timber for?
If you are planning or being employed to process timber over 380mm, and you have already completed the Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting and the Felling and Processing Timber Under 380mm courses, then this training session is for you.
This training is the next stage of LANTRA chainsaw training and is aimed at forestry workers, woodland managers, estate workers and arborists involved in large diameter timber production.
Objectives
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Preparing the site and chainsaw checks
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Performing pre-cutting checks
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Adjusting the chainsaw
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Felling demonstration
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Felling trees over 380mm in diameter
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Additional felling techniques
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De-limbing felled trees
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Crosscutting trunks of felled trees
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Stacking timber
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Take down of hung-up trees
Trainees Will Need:
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A packed lunch
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Appropriate clothing for operating chainsaws, non-snag, weather-resistant and a minimum of long sleeves, long trousers and strong boots.
We can provide extra PPE or chainsaws at an additional cost, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if it is fit for purpose.
Prices Shown Include:
LANTRA registration and certification
Please note: The minimum age for completing the Chainsaw Felling and Processing training is 16 years old.
Trainees must possess a current chainsaw certificate in Maintenance and Cross Cutting AND Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm BEFORE they can participate in this felling course.
The Legal Bit
The law states that anyone who uses a chainsaw in the workplace must have proof of adequate training from a qualified person to operate the machine safely, in appropriate conditions. Your chainsaw training must also be periodically updated. This legislation applies to everyone – volunteers, employed or self-employed alike.
About the Hush Farms Felling and Processing Over 380mm Training
Timber over 380mm in diameter can behave erratically and become dangerous when being felled or processed. Trees of this size will feature instability from directional leans or irregular weights from the crown or branches. This will affect the position of the cut or the direction the tree will fall when sawn. The equipment required is also more technical, with longer bar lengths and higher-capacity saws needed for thicker trunks.
This course has been designed to provide comprehensive training on all of these required skills, and our instructors will focus on how to work safely, plan felling projects, and how to manage and mitigate risks before starting work.
This course lasts three days and meets HSE requirements for workplace chainsaw use. This course is Integrated Training Assessed, which means the examination is built into the training and ongoing, rather than a separate session. If you require NPTC CS31 certification, then we can provide this for an additional charge.
We do our best to be flexible, and our training is tailored to your needs. You’re welcome to come and complete your chainsaw training courses at one of our sites in East Devon, or Mid-Wales, or we'll come to a venue near you in the South West and throughout the UK. Plus, we’ll fit the course around your schedule. Just let us know your most convenient times.
Reviews from attendees
“Hush Farms and Penny are BRILLIANT, so helpful and accommodating. From the initial email to the training itself, they make the whole process so easy. Our staff consistently feedback that they feel the training is engaging and tailored to be relevant to their everyday roles. Would certainly recommend them.”
— Emily, The Donkey Sanctuary
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