Arboriculture > Woodchippers/Shredders

Price on enquiry

Lantra or City & Guilds NPTC

1 - Day

NPTC 001425 (INT) 1217 NPTC 001430 (IND) 1217

Integrated/Independent - Practical test with one to one verbal questioning

The woodchippers/shredders course covers pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls, instruments and operating the machine safely.

Integrated assessment with both Lantra and City & Guilds (NPTC). If an independent assessment is required this will take place a few days after training (NPTC only).

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
• State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
• Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the blades
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
• Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and the various end uses of woodchips
• Prepare machine for transport and storage.

Details available from: info@groundstraining.com

Available For:

On-site to groups, email info@groundstraining.com for a quote stating how many people you anticipate will attend.

Suitable For:

Those who use a woodchipper/shredderr as part of their work, for example , cemeteries, parks, gardens and amenity horticultural staff etc.