Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting & Felling Small Trees - Refresher

Issued by mwmac Ltd

Individuals who are qualified chainsaw operators and under Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) are required to have refresher training every 3-5 years. This refresher training covers the Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling elements, for trees up to 380mm diameter.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Paid

Skills

Earning Criteria

To understand the regulations & safety requirements related to the use of chainsaws and industry good practice.
To understand how to and to be able to prepare and maintain the chainsaw and cutting system for use.
To be able to carry out operational chainsaw checks
To crosscut timber to specified standards of accuracy using safe efficient techniques.
To present produce as specified for subsequent extraction or loading
To remove branches from felled trees, using a chainsaw (sned), to specified standards of safety & quality.
To fell, safely and accurately, trees up to guide bar length in diameter (380mm).
To use appropriate aid tools & techniques for take down of lodged trees and for directional felling.
To be able to work safely.