Program Overview

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Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) (NPTC)

Overview

Gain a Level 3 Certificate of Competence in using a chainsaw from a MEWP as part of your work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. Our course is accredited by NPTC City & Guilds, and offers a student-tutor ratio of 2:1.

Full Description

Topics covered include:

• hazards
• risks
• controls
• emergency procedures
• industry guides
• legislation
• safe working loads
• setting up and operating a mobile elevated work platform
• using a chainsaw from a MEWP.

The course lasts for two days, and there is also an assessment day (date arranged separately). To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning by an NPTC City & Guilds-approved assessor.

We arrange bookings for up to two students; and the course fee includes equipment use, NPTC registration and assessment. Please note that an additional charge maybe incurred if you cannot accept the assessment date offered.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

This is one of several short courses in chainsaw use at Writtle College. We also offer Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness, and Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Who Should Attend?

This Level 3 Certificate of Competence course will suit you if you operate and carry out tasks using a chainsaw from a mobile elevating work platform as part of your work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.

Dates

Dates are to be confirmed.

Please register your interest in future courses and we'll be in touch when dates are arranged.

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

Bookings of up to 2 candidates

£2,000

Entry Requirements

This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information.

You must already hold OFQUAL regulated qualification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting, Felling Trees up to 380mm and the operation of a MEWP.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.