Woodchippers

Course Content
  • Introduction
  • Risk assessment
  • Legislation
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Pre-use checks
  • Safety features
  • Routine checks and maintenance
  • Cutter and anvil checks
  • Start machine and carry out safety checks
  • Preparation of site, machine and materials
  • Operation of woodchipper
  • Unblocking woodchipper
  • End uses of woodchip
  • Cleaning, transport and storage
Pre-requisites This is a Lantra Awards Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course awarding a Certificate of Competency that requires refreshing after 3 years
Duration 1 day
Equipment needed Outdoor clothing
Cost £140.00pp + VAT based on 6 trainees
Notes Bring a packed lunch.
Time 9.00am to 4.30/5.00pm.