CPD Refresher - UA Chainsaw from a MEWP

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CPD Refresher – UA Chainsaw from a MEWP

Who is this refresher course for?

These courses are accredited by City & Guilds NPTC and from 2022 will replace the need to re-take any of their UA Qualifications, as would have happened previously; attendees will receive a “Digital Credential”, via email, upon completion of the refresher course.

CPD Refreshers for Utility Arboriculture Operators are required to be completed every 3 years to keep your qualification valid.

This refresher course is for those who tackle vegetation and tree works from a MEWP (mobile elevated work platform).

Duration:

1 days Refresher Training with an integrated City & Guilds NPTC CPD Assessment

Attendees:

max. 4 per course

Venue:

This is normally completed at our site locally to Builth Wells.
If you have enough people for a full course, we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

Qualification:

City & Guilds CPD Module in Utility Arboriculture Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

City & Guilds NPTC Digital Credential

REFRESHER COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Risk assessment, hazards, risks, controls, emergency planning and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Risk Zones recap – Proximity zones, vicinity zones, live zones
Understand work methods for all tree categories
Maintain & assemble insulated tools
Plan & agree safe work method with ground staff
Carry out pre-start checks on MEWP
Operate MEWP as per manufacturers guidelines and best practice
Prune trees and vegetation in proximity to overhead power lines
Clean & tidy site to specification
To be able to work safely

Refresher Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Utility Arboriculture Chainsaw from a MEWP CPD Refresher