There is no doubting the chainsaw's usefulness – nor its power.But in the wrong hands, it is also a very dangerous machine.Our refresher course will ensure you still operate a chainsaw safely and with real confidence.
From first cuts to full-on felling, our refresher course will ensure you are up-to-date on all you need to know about using a chainsaw.
This hands-on refresher course delivers updates your practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
This is a refresher course to hone knowledge and skills in maintaining a chainsaw, cross-cutting, and felling trees up to 380mm.
Regular refresher training will ensure that you meet the guidance set out in HSE guidance documents.
This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in one of the following industries; Arboriculture, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based
Note: Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness is required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage any learner it is an essential requirement.
By the end of this course, you will have updated your skills and knowledge of chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling trees up to 380mm.
You will also be able to demonstrate that you have refreshed your original training, in line with HSE guidance documents.