Chainsaw Training

This course prepares learners for Assessment of NPTC Units CS30/CS31

It is available to be delivered onsite to groups of 4 + .  A limited number of public courses are offered during the year in the South Staffordshire area.  Details of these will be listed on the “Courses” section of this website.

CS30 – Maintain and Operate the Chainsaw

Upon Completion of the CS30 Chainsaw Training, the candidate will be able to:

1. Identify, inspect and comment on key parts of the chain saw
2. Prepare the chain saw for work safely without risk to themselves, other people or the environment
3. Carry out daily and routine maintenance on the chain saw
4. Operate the chainsaw safely and effectively and comfortably in accordance with the practical risk assessment
5. Operate the chainsaw safely without risk to themselves, other people and the environment
6. State the identified knowledge that underpins understanding of operating a chainsaw
7. Identify the risk assessment and emergency procedures on a work site

The assessment is divided into 2 compulsory units

• Unit 30.1 Maintenance of the Chainsaw
• Unit 30.2 On-site preparation and basic crosscutting

Candidates must successfully achieve all Assessment Activities unless otherwise specified.

CS31 – Fell & Process Small Trees

Upon Completion of the CS31 Chainsaw Training, the candidate will be able to:

1. Identify the Risk Assessment and Emergency procedures on a work site
2. Select and prepare equipment required for safe and effective felling
3. Fell small trees safely and accurately using an appropriate method
4. Fell trees weighted in direction of fall using a safe technique
5. Remove branches safely in a manner appropriate to the branching habit
6. Crosscut stems accurately and safely to a given length and diameter specification
7. Stack timber using appropriate manual handling techniques
8. Take down small hung-up trees safely using appropriate hand tools

The assessment contains 4 compulsory parts:

• Part 1 Fell Small Trees
• Part 2 Remove branches by appropriate method
• Part 3 Crosscut felled trees
• Part 4 Takedown of hung-up trees using hand tools

Course Duration: 5 days

Email your details and requirements to chris@pitchcare for further information and price.