Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm (NPTC)
Program Overview
Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm (NPTC)
Overview
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell medium trees up to 760mm safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 3 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Full Description
Topics you will cover include hazards, risks, controls, emergency procedures, legislation, industry good practice and felling and processing medium size trees over 380mm up to 760mm.
The module requires reading and interpreting of information such as safety instructions and technical knowledge. To attain this qualification you must successfully achieve a one to one practical assessment with oral questioning by an independent NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor.
Instructor/Student Ratio
1:4
Your Tutor
Steve Woodley is a forester, arborist and green woodworker from Essex with 28 years industry experience specialising in urban and woodland tree management. Steve has been teaching ground and aerial units for us since 2004. His professional qualifications include BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Development, Arb Association Tech Cert, NPTC assessor since 2004. Steve is also passionate about hand crafted timber and keeping the skill of axing alive.
Who Should Attend?
The Level 3 Certificate of Competence is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries and are competent in chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm.
Dates
Dates are to be confirmed.
Where You'll Study
Your Faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where Can I Study?
Writtle Campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
Standard Booking
£825
The cost includes NPTC registration.
An additional charge maybe incurred if you do not accept the assessment date offered to you.
Entry Requirements
This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information.
You must hold OFQUAL regulated qualifications in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (NPTC) and Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (NPTC).
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used before you can start the course.
Equipment List for Felling Over 380mm
- Chainsaw with maximum guide bar 15 inch (insurance requirement, above this length is not acceptable)
- Fuel & oil in approved container(s)
- Filing kit, for sharpening
- Saw tool kit
- Felling lever; if possible
- 3 x high lift wedges
- Sledge hammer
- Timber tongs/hook
- Turning strap
- Measuring aid
- Winch 1.6 ton SWL or greater with appropriate strops (can be provided)
Personal Protective Equipment
- Hard hat assembly - with ear defenders, mesh visor (or safety glasses conforming to EN166)
- Chainsaw gloves
- Chainsaw trousers - type C
- Chainsaw boots
- Personal first aid kit/ large wound dressing
- Whistle
- Wet weather clothing
All equipment and PPE must conform to relevant CE approvals and be in a serviceable condition.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
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Program Outline
Assessment:
This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information. You must already be competent in chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm. We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used before you can start the course.
Teaching:
Steve Woodley is a forester, arborist and green woodworker from Essex with 28 years industry experience specialising in urban and woodland tree management. Steve has been teaching ground and aerial units for us since 2004. His professional qualifications include BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Development, Arb Association Tech Cert, NPTC assessor since 2004. Steve is also passionate about hand crafted timber and keeping the skill of axing alive. Along with Steve we use many excellent trainers and assessors and are confident our training more than meets NPTC City & Guilds standards.
Overview:
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Entry Requirements:
This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information. You must already be competent in chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm. We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used before you can start the course.
Equipment list for felling over 380mm
Chainsaw with maximum guide bar 15 inch (insurance requirement, above this length is not acceptable) Fuel & oil in approved container(s) Filing kit, for sharpening Saw tool kit Felling lever; if possible 3 x high lift wedges Sledge hammer Timber tongs/hook Turning strap Measuring aid Winch 1.6 ton SWL or greater with appropriate strops (can be provided)
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment Hard hat assembly - with ear defenders, mesh visor (or safety glasses conforming to EN166) Chainsaw gloves Chainsaw trousers - type C Chainsaw boots Personal first aid kit/ large wound dressing Whistle Wet weather clothing All equipment and PPE must conform to relevant CE approvals and be in a serviceable condition. By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
