Chainsaw Felling & Processing Training: Up to 380mm Diameter
Description
Hush Farms’ LANTRA accredited chainsaw felling and processing training covers the skills required to tackle trees up to a trunk diameter of 380mm. This course is suitable for chainsaw operators requiring certified training to meet HSE legislation. The course combines practical training with the health and safety knowledge required to operate chainsaws legally in the workplace.
Accreditation LANTRA or NPTC CS31
Price from £485pp (+VAT), based on 4 people attending
Number of participants up to 4
Course length up to 4 days, depending on experience
Location Training can be at your location, or our sites in Devon or Wales
Course Information – Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
This Integrated Training and Assessment, LANTRA accredited course covers felling and processing trees up to a diameter of 380mm. It is approved by HSE, and completing this course meets the requirements laid out by PUWER98 legislation regarding using chainsaws in the workplace.
Chainsaws are versatile but can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Serious injuries can occur when chainsaw users lack the required training and skills to operate safely.
Who is chainsaw felling and processing for?
Anyone intending to use chainsaws for business, domestic or leisure activities on trees under 380mm in diameter. If you are felling or processing trees over 380mm in trunk diameter, please click here. This CS31 chainsaw course involves Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA).
If you are working in forestry or arboriculture and are required to complete the NPTC CS31 certificate, please get in touch with us, and we can tailor the training to suit you.
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 up to 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 to participate in the felling courses.
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 up to 380mm Training
Felling trees, then cross cutting and processing the timber, is one of the higher-risk jobs in land management, arboriculture and forestry. Before felling trees, site inspection, safety assessments and risk management are all essential skills to avoid serious injuries. Knowing how to assess the direction of travel for felled trees, weight distribution, and the surrounding environment are also important factors to consider.
This course is designed around using chainsaws practically in woodland, on farms and in forests. For this reason, training is on-site and hands-on, and attendees are required to have completed the chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting course before attending this one.
Our felling and processing training meets HSE requirements for workplace chainsaw use, and we can also provide chainsaw refresher courses if required. This course is ITA, which means the assessment 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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