City & Guilds / NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Related Operations Level 2
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Key Information
Subject Area
Landbased, Animal Care and Equine
Level
2
Part Time Day
Location
Usk Campus
Fees
£360.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
26 February 2024
Monday and Tuesday
Start Time
09:00
End Time
17:00
Duration
2 days
In a nutshell
Chainsaws have a variety of uses but can potentially cause serious accidents without proper training or because operators’ skills aren’t up to date. This qualification is about the mainteance of a chainsaw and cutting timber already at ground level.
This course teaches excellent health and safely practice and demonstrates your competency in using a chainsaw.
This qualification is your 'gateway' to other NPTC approved chainsaw qualifications.
This course is for...
…a career as a landscape gardener, tree surgeon, woodland ranger or any number of outdoor jobs
…refreshing your skills in maintaining and using a chainsaw.
Course content
This qualification shows you’ve been independently assessed by the National Proficiency Test Council with regards to current legislation, the fundamentals of chainsaw operation and the safe use and maintenance of chainsaws.
On completion, you’ll be able to move on to the NPTC CS31 Felling Small Trees qualification.
Entry Requirements
No experience is needed, but you must be aged 19 years or older.
This course must be completed before embarking on any other NPTC approved chainsaw qualification.
Additional information
You’ll need to bring:
- Personal protective/safety clothing – alternatively we can lend you some if necessary
- Two passport-sized photographs
- A packed lunch and refreshments, or money to buy lunch in college
All costs are under review and subject to change.
This course may be available at other dates, times or campuses, please click to view your options.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
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