Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (NPTC)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-09 | - |
| 2024-07-10 | - |
| 2024-07-18 | - |
| 2024-07-19 | - |
Program Overview
This NPTC City & Guilds-approved chainsaw maintenance course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to operate chainsaws safely and maintain them according to industry standards. The intensive practical program covers essential aspects of chainsaw maintenance, crosscut timber procedures, risk assessment, and environmental considerations. Participants will undergo a one-on-one practical assessment by an independent assessor to attain the qualification.
Program Outline
Other:
This intensive practical course at Writtle College provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely to industry standards, in line with current legislation. The course is NPTC City & Guilds approved and is suitable for anyone who operates a chainsaw as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. The course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, manufacturers' recommendations for chainsaw maintenance, battery-powered machine maintenance, individual components, maintaining guide bar and chain, reassembling a chainsaw and cutting system, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, biosecurity and environmental considerations, cross-cutting timber, moving and stacking timber, working methods, and considerations. The instructor/student ratio is 1:4. To attain this qualification, you must successfully achieve a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning by an independent NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Chainsaw trousers Chainsaw gloves – approved pictogram to BS EN 381-7 Chainsaw boots – BS EN ISO 17249 bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN381-3, spats are no longer allowed Chainsaw helmet with eye and ear protection By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
