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Full Time ApplicationsLANTRA Maintenance, Cross-Cutting and Felling Small Trees (ITA) » AB023
Qualification
Chainsaw - Maintenance/Cross−Cutting and Basic Felling (up to 200mm in diameter)
Dates & Times
Currently, there are no dates scheduled.
This 4 day course runs regularly throughout the year, in response to demand.
For details of the next available date, contact Part-Time Courses on 01305 215025 or email parttimecourses@kmc.ac.uk
Courses are run upon request. Please contact :
"Courses Helpline" on 01305 215215
Awarding Body
Kingston Maurward College
reception@kmc.ac.uk
Or use our
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Kingston Maurward College,
Dorchester,
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Tel. 01305 215215
Required
2 x Passport Photos & NI Number.
Your own chainsaw
(if it meets with current regulations).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Tetanus protection is recommended.
You may wish to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and chainsaw but they must comply with all current legislation. Alternatively, all necessary equipment will be supplied.
Location :
Department :
Tutor :
Chris Sadd
Qualification Level :
Language :
Is it right for me?
If you only need to use a chainsaw occasionally in a business or domestic situation, this four day LANTRA course has been designed with the occasional/part−time user in mind and covers basic maintenance of the saw and felling of small trees up to 8" in diameter using a range of different felling cuts. For the professional user it is strongly recommended you use the NPTC route.
What will I be learning about?
- Current health and safety regulations
- Basic maintenance to include chain sharpening
- Felling
- De−limbing and cross−cutting timber
What's Required?
Students must be aged 16 or over on 1st September of the year in which the course starts. No previous practical experience necessary. Tetanus protection is recommended.
Minimum Age : 16
How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment by instructor for duration of course.