For NPTC Assessment
Certificate of Competence in Brushwood Chipper Operations
How long does the course last? One day
Where and when will this course be run? Locations vary, please call for dates
How many people will attend each course? Four
Do I need any prior qualifications (pre-requisites) for this course? No – but if using a chainsaw you must have NPTC unit CS30
What does this course cover?
- Understanding risk assessments and emergency procedures
- Identifying personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Industry guidance and Health and Safety
- Identifying / inspecting machine components & guarding
- Discussion of towed, tracked & PTO chippers
- Daily maintenance of chippers
- Changing / setting of chipper knives
- Pre-start checks
- Safe operation of chippers
- Safe clearance of machine blockages
- Safe posture and working positions
- Discussion - replacing / tensioning tracks
- Cleaning / inspection of chippers
What equipment do I need?
- Balanced Safety Helmet – (EN397/EN352-3/EN1731)
- Non-snag clothing
- Protective work boots
- Gloves
- Hi-visibility jacket or vest
- Wet weather clothing and packed lunch each day
- Chainsaw users will also need:
- Chainsaw protective trousers – (EN381-5)
- Chainsaw protective gloves – (EN388/EN381-7)
- Chainsaw protective boots – (EN345-2)
- Personal first aid Kit
- Whistle
- Rear handled chainsaw with a recommended guide bar length of 380mm (15”)
- Maintenance tool kit for chainsaw
- Fuel and chain oil (please ensure you have enough for the entire course)
Prices are based
on a minimum of four people per course, if there are less than four
people, the cost per person will be higher.
