PREREQUISITES
You must have completed the Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm course before attending this refresher.
INTRODUCTION
Enhance your skills with our dedicated refresher course. This course is for those who are already operating in industry and need to complete refresher training, as set out in the Chainsaws at Work INDG317 document.
OVERVIEW
Felling and processing trees can be a dangerous task. That’s why it’s vital to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do it safely. Our refresher course will keep you up to speed with the latest techniques and safety information, 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 course is not suitable for novices as it doesn’t cover the wide range of skills an inexperienced operator needs to work safely.
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View coursesTHE FINER DETAILS
Our course offers a balanced mix of theory and practical
sessions. It’s recognised and accepted by FISA, the Forest Industry Safety Accord. The first mandatory module covers welfare, health and safety and must be completed before the other modules. We will, however, accept equivalent health and safety certification if it has been completed
within five years of this refresher course.
Examples of equivalent certification include:
• IOSH (Managing Safely)
• NEBOSH Certificate
• Lantra Awards Health & Safety and Practical Risk Assessment
• Construction Skills Health and Safety equivalent to 5 days training
• BSC level 3 Occupational Safety or above
• Level 3 Award in Controlling Risks to Health & Safety in Agriculture and Production Horticulture (QCF).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is for those working in the forestry industry who need to refresh their skills in felling trees over 380mm. Due to the physical nature of this course, you’ll need a moderate level of fitness.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
By the end of the course, you’ll have worked through:
• Safety, health, and welfare
• Biosecurity
• Felling
You’ll receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
