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NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting Refresher Day

Course overview

We offer a one day refresher which will update you on legislation, industry best practice, techniques and equipment.

The Health and Safety Executive recommend that occasional chainsaw users undertake refresher training every 2-3 years, whilst full-time operators should do so every 5 years to ensure that their skills and knowledge remain current. However, your company’s health and safety policy or your own personal feelings may indicate that you need to do the course more frequently. 

You MUST hold the relevant NPTC certificate (0039-20) prior to attending. 

Merrist Wood has developed an excellent reputation for arboriculture expertise and coupled with our award-winning Learning Philosophy, we are able to offer a practical education, tailored to your needs.

All of this ensures Merrist Wood is the place to study this course.

Courses are taught by experienced, highly skilled tutors who attend specific annual industry training programmes. The arboriculture workshops are fully resourced and the pro-active approach of the department ensures that all the chainsaws and related tools and equipment are up-to-date with modern technology and current legislation.

No formal assessment will be carried out, a college certificate of attendance will be issued.

Experienced chainsaw users over the age of 16.You must hold the relevant NPTC certificate prior to attending.

Personal protective equipment or complete a booking form to request hire.

•*Chainsaw protective helmet (complying with EN 397)
•*Chainsaw protective trousers (type A) (complying with EN 381-5)
•*Chainsaw protective gloves (complying with EN 381-7)
•*Chainsaw protective boots (complying with BS EN ISO 20345:2004 and   bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw
•Ear defenders (complying with EN 352)
•Face Visor (complying with EN 1731/Safety Glasses EN 166)
•Personal first-aid kit, including a large wound dressing

*The items marked with an asterisk should bear the chainsaw logo and show the chain speed to which they have been tested.

You could go onto our other arboriculture courses or, following successful assessment, climb trees commercially.

Other courses offered at Merrist Wood College include:

•Felling
•Aerial Chainsaw use from Rope and Harness
•Aerial Rigging
•Manually Fed Wood Chipper Operations
•Arboriculture (Tree Management) Level 4, Award, Certificate and Diploma

The cost includes all instruction, assessment, and use of equipment but not use of personal protective clothing.

Please note: Due to Covid restrictions, PPE can no longer be hired from the College.

A map of the college will be supplied in your joining instructions. Please ensure you arrive early to locate your meeting place and ensure a prompt start time. You must report to the Harris Centre reception and sign in (opens at 8.30am), they will issue you with a lanyard that must be worn whilst you are on campus. Once you are signed in you need to go to the Short Course Centre at the bottom of the drive. There is parking in the Equine car park.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What time does the course start?
The course starts 9am. 
You must report to the Harris Centre reception and sign in (opens at 8.30am), they will issue you with a lanyard that must be worn whilst you are on campus. Once you are signed in you need to go to the Short Course Centre at the bottom of the drive. There is parking in the Equine car park.

What time does the course finish?
The course finishes at 5pm. 
Depending on when your assessment is, you may finish earlier on your assessment day.
You must return your lanyard to the Harris Centre reception and sign out (closes at 5pm) or hand your lanyard to the assessor.

What happens if I need a replacement certificate?
Please contact Customer Services at City & Guilds and request a replacement. 
Email – lbs_information@cityandguilds.com
Tel: 02476 857300

My certificate hasn’t arrived?
Please contact Customer Services at City & Guilds and request a replacement. 
Email – lbs_information@cityandguilds.com
Tel: 02476 857300

Is there a restaurant on site?
There are a couple of catering outlets on site. These are only operational during term time. You are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch and drinks.

Course Starts in 22 Days
This course is fully booked

Alternatively enrol by phone quoting OC02CD0A041Q or ask a question

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