GGM Training - Chainsaw operator training

COURSE AIM

This course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate and maintain hand held Chainsaws. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health & safety guidance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Our training course will suit anyone who operates a chainsaw as part of your work or who is looking to be employed in the arboriculture or forestry industries.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will receive a certificate of competence and for LANTRA training an accredited certificate and skills card will be awarded (LANTRA registration fees apply).

AGENDA

Identify the risk assessment and emergency procedures on a worksite
• Assess trees to be felled for hazards and associated risks
• Prepare trees to be felled and identify escape routes
• Fell trees which have a diameter up to 200mm / 8″ safely and accurately using appropriate techniques
• Remove branches from felled trees in a safe and methodical manner
• Select and use hand tools and maintain them in a safe condition
• Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
• State techniques which must not be used for the takedown of hung-up trees