Prepare and Maintain Chainsaws Level 2 Award

People wishing to become Foresters or Arborists, where chainsaw operations take place away from a person’s own land, or for hire or reward, training is a legal requirement. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training. Anyone working on or in trees is expected to hold a recognised certificate of competence. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Experienced trainers 2. Excellent resources and facilities 3. Skills needed to support your work 4. A strong pass rate 5. Competitive price What will I Study? A mixture of theory and practical to support your training to become a competent operator. Course Contents: - Workshop safety awareness - Guide bar, saw chain and power unit maintenance - Re-assembly - Health & safety features - Lubrication and fuelling - Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Starting and pre-cutting checks - Site safety awareness - Cross-cutting and stacking timber How will I be Taught? Experienced trainers (NPTC accredited) will teach theory and practical and offer a wide range of real life examples drawn from their workplaces. How will I be Assessed? You will be independently assessed by one of our NPTC approved assessors. We are able to arrange training and assessment at your premises or another site. What our students say? A strong emphasis on health and safety and safe working practices, broke some of my bad habits!