Manually Fed Woodchipper

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Manually Fed Woodchipper

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Anyone required to use a manually fed woodchipper as part of their work or for personal use. This would include novices and experienced operators who require their skills up-dating.

This course can also include the Leafblower & Vacuum qualification as an “add on” for a small additional fee; please ask when booking.

DURATION:

1 days training with an integrated City & Guilds NPTC Assessment

Attendees:

max. 4 per course / 6 per course if experienced

Venue:

This is normally started at our site locally to Builth Wells, in Powys.
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:

None

Qualification:

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

mwmac Training Certificate & City & Guilds NPTC Qualification Certificate

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Understand the relevant legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper.
Select the appropriate PPE and state its maintenance requirements.
Carry out operator checks and routine operator maintenance, including the cutting mechanism & safety features of a woodchipper.
Produce a site specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations.
Position machine for 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 to avoid.
Use safe and effective methods to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber.
Understand the procedure for removing blockages.
Know the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and a range of end uses for woodchips.
Clean & tidy site to specification and prepare machine for transport and storage.

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Manually Fed Woodchipper