- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Manually Fed Woodchippers - Training
Issued by
mwmac Ltd
This course is for anyone required to use a manually fed woodchipper as part of their work or for personal use. This would include novices and experienced operators who require their skills up-dating.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Understand the relevant legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper.
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Select the appropriate PPE and state its maintenance requirements.
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Carry out operator checks and routine operator maintenance, including the cutting mechanism & safety features of a woodchipper.
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Produce a site specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations.
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Position machine for operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine.
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Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials to avoid.
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Use safe and effective methods to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber.
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Understand the procedure for removing blockages.
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Know the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and a range of end uses for woodchips.
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Clean & tidy site to specification and prepare machine for transport and storage.