Fell and Process Trees 380mm to 760mm

Course Description

Felling large trees is a hazardous activity and it is essential to have the confidence and expertise to tackle this work safely from start to finish. This three day course provides the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure you are confident when felling trees over 380mm and up to 760mm diameter, while remaining fully aware of relevant health and safety requirements. The course demonstrates that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). For those wishing to obtain a Licence to Practise or a regulated qualification, the course leads to the Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm. Suitable for arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, woodland, local authorities, conservation, construction and land-based industries. A minimum level of fitness is required. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age. Learning outcomes include: understanding health and safety legislation and industry best practice relevant to felling and processing timber; identifying hazards and controlling the risks involved in felling trees and processing timber; carrying out safe and effective starting processes on a chainsaw; carrying out safe and effective on-site preparations for felling trees and processing timber; felling trees over 380mm and up to 760mm at felling height; taking down hung-up trees; and processing felled timber over 380mm and up to 760mm in diameter. Course sessions cover: the principles of health and safety; industry specific regulations and best practices; identifying hazards and controlling risks; using safe, productive and sustainable working practices to fell trees and process timber; and carrying out safe, productive and sustainable clearing of the worksite. Pre-requisite: Lantra Awards Level 2 Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that operators hold a current First Aid at Work certificate with +F Forestry add on. Assessment: This course is a Lantra Awards non-assessed course followed by assessment through a Lantra Awards qualification, whereby successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees 380mm 760mm. The assessment is 1 compulsory unit and usually takes half a day to complete. The assessment can be completed in stages during the course or as one standalone event.