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Treework Training Courses | Chainsaw Training Sussex | Arboricultural Training in Sussex

A wide range of courses are available. For those starting a career in the forestry or arboricultural industries the normal starting point is safe chainsaw use, then felling and after that perhaps basic climbing. For more experienced but non certificated users the same content as above can usually be delivered in a slightly shorter course. Refresher training courses are available for those wishing to keep their skills current, and deliver more than the basic courses, looking for example at ergonomic methods in tree felling, or more advanced maintenance of machinery. If you don’t see the course you’re after or the duration/date that suits then email – further courses are available through partner companies.

Domestic courses aimed at non-professional users of chainsaws, who would like to learn how to maintain the chainsaw and use it for basic crosscutting (such as firewood) and perhaps for felling small trees (up to 200mm diameter) are always popular.

Sites

Quality sites have been selected. For 30/32 predominately softwood plantations are predominantly used, with the option to mix in broadleaved and coppice crops if required. If you have a suitable site and a full course is booked then this could be used.

Assessments

Independent NPTC assessments can be arranged for the end of the course, often on the sites used for training. Assessment at a later date is also an option where consolidation of skills is required. Pass rates are high and available upon request but remember the only pass rate of relevance to you is your own!

Course Title & Details	Duration Days	Spaces	NPTC Qualification	Commence Date
Maintain & Operate the Chain Saw A course for trainees inexperienced in chainsaw operation. Safety on site, PPE and Industry Best Practice Machine components and controls Chainsaw maintenance Crosscutting and produce presentation Use of timber handling aid tools. Usually combined with felling small trees.	1-2	2	CS 30	1-2nd March 2012 & 9-10th April 2012
Felling Small Trees 200mm-380mm Trainees inexperienced in the felling and processing of trees by chainsaw Trainees must hold NPTC Unit CS30 Safety on site, PPE and Industry Best Practice Machine components and controls Chainsaw maintenance Felling, takedown, snedding and crosscutting techniques, and presentation of produce for trees up to 1 times guidebar length and not greater than 380mm in diameter Use of felling and timber handling aid tools	3 - 4 days	2	CS 31	11th April 2012
Felling Medium Trees 380mm-760mm Trainees must hold NPTC Units CS30, CS31 Safety on site, PPE and Industry Best Practice Felling, takedown, snedding and crosscutting techniques, and presentation of produce for trees up to 2 times guidebar length and not greater than 760mm in diameter Use of felling and timber handling aid tools.	2-4	4	CS 32	7th May 2012
Climb Trees and Carry Out Aerial Rescue For trainees with little or no experience in tree climbing Regulations and industry Best Practice for equipment and basic techniques for access within the tree to achieve work positions Includes use of hand tools and Aerial Rescue Techniques.	5 days	1	CS 38	20th February 2012
Use of Chain Saw From Rope and Harness Trainees must hold NPTC Units CS30, CS31 and CT&AR Regulations and Industry Best Practice for working in the crown of a tree Starting and safe accurate use of the saw, cutting light and medium weight branches.	1-2	4	CS 39	23rd April 2012
Carry Out Pruning Operations	1-2	4	CS 40	On Request
Advanced Climbing Courses for Experienced Climbers Trainees must hold NPTC Unit CS38 Regulations and Industry Best Practice for 'State of the Art' equipment and advanced procedures for access and movement within the tree, using efficient and ergonomic techniques.	1-2	4	N/A	On request
Brushwood Chipper Regulations and Industry Best Practice for preparation. Operator maintenance and pre-work checks. Organisation of work area; safe operation, conversion to transport position.	1	1	C/C	5th March 2012
Stump Grinding Operations Regulations and Industry Best Practice for preparation. Operator maintenance and pre-work checks. Organization of work area; safe operation, conversion to transport position.	1	1	C/C	6th March 2012
Specialist Rigging Courses	2	4	N/A	On Request
Carry out dismantling operations Using lowering equipment to control and safely remove heavy limbs and carry out dismantling and sectional felling. Can include option to bring your ground crew for fully integrated training. Regulations and Industry Best Practice for working in larger trees	2-5	4	CS 41	27th February 2012
Firewood Processors Lantra Awards ITA course covering safe use of mobile firewood processors. Covers background legislation, maintenance, safety features and site set up. Course developed by Scott Fraser and adopted by Lantra Awards in 2010. Course can be run using your own machine or our own Hakki Pilke 2x Easy with log deck.	1	1	n/a	7th March 2012
Domestic Chainsaw user- maintenance and beyond! Popular course aimed at domestic chainsaw users, either novice or for those with a little experience wanting to extend their skills. Can be run on a one to one basis on your own site if suitable. Workshop topics include; chainsaw maintenance, PPE selection and use, emergency planning, safe starting and use of the chainsaw for basic crosscutting - including firewood. On site organisation for felling, felling techniques for small trees (less than 200mm), how to deal with hung up trees, branch removal and crosscutting can all be covered.	1-2 days	4	n/a	On demand
Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment A comprehensive course covering all the theoretical and practical skills to inspect, record and report under LOLER regulations. Industry experience required.	3 days		Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment	12th March 2012