Tuition Fee
GBP 550
Per course
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3.0 days
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Industrial Engineering
Discipline
Engineering
Minor
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 550
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-22 | - |
| 2024-01-29 | - |
| 2024-02-26 | - |
| 2024-03-19 | - |
| 2024-03-25 | - |
| 2024-04-08 | - |
| 2024-04-16 | - |
| 2024-04-18 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This program provides comprehensive training in risk assessment, emergency planning, chainsaw maintenance, and cross-cutting timber. Through instructor-led training, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants gain the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and efficient chainsaw operation in various industries, including arboriculture and forestry. The program culminates in a practical assessment by an independent assessor.
Program Outline
Outline:
Module 1: Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning
- Risk assessment principles and techniques
- Emergency planning and procedures
- Legislation and industry best practices
Module 2: Chainsaw Maintenance
- Manufacturers' recommendations for chainsaw maintenance
- Battery-powered machine maintenance
- Individual components
- Maintaining guide bar and chain
- Reassembling a chainsaw and cutting system
Module 3: Cross-Cutting Timber
- Waste disposal
- Personal protective equipment
- Biosecurity and environmental considerations
- Cross-cutting timber
- Moving and stacking timber
- Working methods and considerations
Assessment:
- Practical assessment with oral questioning by an independent NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor
Teaching:
- Instructor-led training
- Practical demonstrations
- Hands-on exercises
- 1:4 instructor-student ratio
Careers:
- Arboriculture
- Forestry
- Other industries where chainsaw operation is required
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