Multiple Windblown Trees

Course Description

Level 3 Award in Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw Using a chainsaw to sever uprooted or windblown trees is potentially hazardous work and it is vital to maintain and develop your expertise and knowledge to stay skilled and safe. This qualification demonstrates your competence in dealing with windblown trees across a range of forestry and arboricultural operations and meets the industry recommendation for high risk chainsaw activities, where the minimum level of adequacy of training is to a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification assessed independently of training. Suitable for those aged 16 and over. A minimum level of fitness is required as this course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical work. Learning outcomes include: gaining knowledge and understanding across a range of forestry and arboriculture functions and activities; working effectively in a forestry and arboriculture environment both independently and as part of a team; reviewing and developing your own practices and carrying out a range of practical tasks to the required industry standard; improving your awareness of health and safety legislation and how individuals can contribute to the HSE's agenda; obtaining occupational competence and licence to practise; and meeting licence to practise or other legal requirements made by the relevant sector, profession or industry. Pre-requisite: Lantra Awards Level 3 Felling and Processing Trees Over 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 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees (Multiple) Using a Chainsaw. 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.