About Our Woodchipper Courses
Whether you're using Wood Chippers for business, domestic or leisure activities, Hush Farms can create a bespoke wood chipper course for your needs.
If you're working, or wish to work, in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries then your employer should provide adequate wood chipper training, to ensure all wood chipping equipment is operated safely.
Because models and makes do vary, we always refer to the manufacturer's handbook, so that the learning really is tailored to your needs. This means maintenance and adjustments can be carried out to the specific wood chipper model requirements.
We also do our best to be flexible around your situation –you can come and enjoy the wood chipper course at one of our sites in Devon or Wales, or we’ll come to a venue near you. Plus, we’ll fit the course around your schedule – just let us know your most convenient times.
The Legal Bit
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Trainees must be over the age of 16 to attend this course.
Course Information – Woodchippers
Objectives
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Risk Assessment
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Legislation
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Pre-use checks
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Safety features
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Routine checks and maintenance
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Cutter and anvil checks
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Start the machine and carry out safety checks
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Preparation of a site, the machine and the materials
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Operation of a wood chipper
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Unblocking the wood chipper
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End uses for wood chip
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Cleaning, transport and storage
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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)
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Prices shown include
LANTRA registration and certification