Wood Chipper Training

Wood Chippers

Course Objectives

• Produce a site specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
• State the principles of HSE legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
• Select the appropriate PPE and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the blades
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop the machine
• Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and the various end uses of woodchips
• Prepare machine for transport and storage

NB: The use of the manufacturer’s instruction book is stressed at all times to ensure maintenance and adjustments are carried out to manufacturers' recommendations.

Who is the course for?

Any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate woodchippers. Inexperienced members may require longer than the stated guide times to fully utilise the information supplied. This is an Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course, and successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Basic Training and ID card.

Duration/Format

• One day per machine type for novices (CLMC35X)

• One day for experienced operators (Evidence of experience required) (CLMC35R)

Instructor/Trainee Ratio

Max: 1:4 for novices (CLMC35X)
Max: 1:6 for experienced operators (Evidence of experience required) (CLMC35R)
Machine/trainee ratio: 1:4 (1:6 for refresher training)

Course Content

• Introduction
• Risk Assessment
• Legislation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pre-use checks
• Safety Features
• Routine checks and maintenance
• Cutter and anvil checks
• Start machine and carry out safety checks
• Preparation of site, machine and materials
• Operation of woodchipper
• Unblocking woodchipper
• End uses of woodchip
• Cleaning, transport and storage
  

Facilities/Equipment required

• Woodchipper complying with safety regulations as per AFAG
• Safety Guide 604
• Operator's instruction books and service manuals for all machinery
• Notebook and pencil
• Safety Helmet
• Ear defenders
• Visor or Safety goggles
• Gloves with close fitting cuffs
• Safety boots
• Hi-viz clothing
• Fuel in appropriate container for own machine
• Tool kit for own machine

Publications included in package

• Workbook, AFAG safety guide 604, assessment report form, site specific risk assessment pro-forma

Prices

Training (1 day) - £400+VAT (for up to 4 trainees)
Lantra Awards Certification ( 4 people max) - £40+VAT per person
NPTC Certification - £70 per person

Prices include:

• Free off road parking
• Tea & Coffee
• Cost of certificate

We also offer discounts on multiple bookings

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Dates

For information on course dates, please ring 01305 848454 or email courses@newlandstraining.co.uk.

Places

4 places available