Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]

City & Guilds
This Level 2 qualification is for individuals who operate forestry machinery as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate and maintain machinery safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
Course Ref: 0020-61
Duration: 1.5 days
Max. Candidates: 4
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Price: £590.00 Plus VAT
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Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]
Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]
Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]
Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]
Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper Course with Assessment [1.5 Days]

Partners:

Arbortec Aspen

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

This Level 2 qualification is for individuals who operate forestry machinery as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate and maintain machinery safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and City & Guilds number (if held). To obtain your City & Guilds individual candidate number please call 02476 857300.

Greenway Training Centre will provide the machinery required for this course. PPE is available to hire at our Wiltshire site at £12.50 + VAT per day, please let us know ahead of the course if you need to hire this.
• Climbing helmet incorporating face and hearing protection with a chin strap (within service date minimum 5 years) BS EN 397 / BS EN 14052 / BS EN 12492
• Hearing protection – EN 352
• Gloves – BS EN 381-7
• Non-snag clothing appropriate to prevailing weather
• Hi-visibility clothing – required when the risk assessment identifies a need (EN 471)
• Dust mask – applicable when certain types of materials are processed ( EN 149)
• Chainsaw boots* – BS EN ISO 17249
• Personal first aid kit

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates should bring their paperwork from the course, a waterproof coat and reading glasses (if required).

This is a Level 2 qualification, which is independently assessed. The price of the course includes the cost of the assessment. However your assessment slot needs to be booked by our office team on a date following your course. We have assessors pre-booked to cover this course.

This is a nationally recognised vocational qualification in the land-based sector, Equivalent to a Level 2 academic qualification like GCSEs.

Take a one to one practical assessment with oral questioning by an NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor.

Download Candidate Assessment Pack here

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

For the practical element of this course, we will require a woodchipper [make and model confirmed ahead of the course], together with the operators manual and maintenance tools. Please ensure suitable brash for chipping, including branches, small logs and hedge trimmings. The trainer will require enough for a total of 30 minutes practical.

For PPE, candidates need safety helmet with mesh visor (or separate safety goggles), ear defenders, high viz top, toughened work trousers OR chainsaw trousers, gloves, protective footwear (with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep, NOT wellington boots or trainers) and a waterproof coat. Personal bleed kits are strongly recommended.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
  • State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
  • Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
  • Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
  • Carry out routine operator maintenance
  • Inspect and identify defects on the blades

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old

Dates and availability

Contact us for instructor availability, courses run on demand

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Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

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