Chainsaw - Cross-cutting and Maintenance

A 2 day basic chainsaw user course and the pre-requisite for all further training courses on chainsaws. Requires no prior knowledge or experience. Chainsaws and PPE can be hired for the duration of training. Lantra certificated.

Provider

Protec Training, Dalry

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Enquire via email to Protec Training.

Description

For those who are new to chainsaw use or require an inductry acceptable basic user qualification, this 2 day course will tell you all you need to know about maintaining your chainsaw in optimal condition for safe cutting, keeping itnsharp, selecting and checking the correct and appropriate PPE for the task as well as safe use for basic cutting of felled timber railway sleepers etc. If you are not sure what sort of saw to buy or what PPE you need, don't worry - for a small fee (to cover wear and tear) we can hire you the right PPE and saw for the duration of training so that when you do go shopping for your own equipment you have a much better knowledge of what you actually require. Course are run either at our Dalry training centre or we can run them at your location (subject to additional costs). This is a Lantra ITA course which will gaun you an inductry-recognised certificate of competence

About Protec Training

Protec Training & Conusltancy is a long-established provider of a wide range of training which is delivered to the highest standards by experienced industry professionals. With subject areas ranging from foresrty and agriculture , landscaping and horticuture to driver training, industrial winches and even office based topics such as presenttion skills, interview techniques and conflict resolution, we offer a wide range of training to suit every requirement and every level.

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Location

Dalry

Flexible Location

Different location options are available.

Level

Any

Style

Lots of Hands On
No Reading & Writing
Some Watching
Some Listening
Some Socialising

Attendee Requirements

Tools and Equipment

Candidates with their own chainsaw should bring it along with a sharpening kit. If you do not have this it can all be hired for £10 per day. (Note that saws over 60cc are not suitable for initial training)

Clothing or PPE

Full chainsaw PPE is required. If you do not have it we can kit you out for a small fee

Prior Experience

None required

Prior Qualifications or Certificates

Lantra Certificate

Enquire via email to Protec Training.