About Our Combined Chainsaw Courses
Hush Farms offers an HSE approved Chainsaw training course that combines Maintenance, Crosscut and Fell up to 380mm diameter, across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and Wales.
Chainsaws are exceptionally versatile tools, but they're also potentially very dangerous. Serious accidents can and do happen – so, even if you're using them for leisure, it's important to have proper chainsaw training and to keep your skills up to scratch.
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Our Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) chainsaw fell & process over 380mm courses lead to a LANTRA Awards Certificate in Basic Chainsaw Training. NPTC CS32 chainsaw certification can be arranged for an additional fee.
We also offer chainsaw refresher courses so you can update your training.
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We do our best to be flexible around your needs, so you’re welcome to come and enjoy the 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.
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.
Course Information – LANTRA Chainsaw Maintenance-Crosscut-Fell over 380mm
Who is this course for?
Anyone wishing to combine all the elements of our Maintenance & Crosscut and our Fell & Process up to 380mm courses in one. If you work in forestry or arboriculture industries, you may also wish to undertake separate, independent assessment for NPTC accreditation.
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Objectives
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Introduction to Health & Safety features of a chainsaw
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Maintenance
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Fuelling and starting a chainsaw
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Preparing site and chainsaw checks
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Performing pre-cutting checks
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Site safety awareness
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Adjusting the chainsaw
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Felling demonstration
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Felling trees up to 380 mm 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
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Trainees will need
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A packed lunch
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Non-snag clothing appropriate to the weather conditions (with 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 use your own, if it is fit for purpose.
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Prices shown include
Lantra registration and certification
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We also offer the following chainsaw courses: