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Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting - LANTRA

LANTRA course with theory and practical training session and assessment covering the maintenance of chainsaws, safety guidelines and appropriate techniques.<br>

Agenda

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to: 

ΓÇó Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate the various standard marks 
ΓÇó Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw 
ΓÇó Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication 
ΓÇó Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner 
ΓÇó Carry out pre-cutting safety tests - and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests 
ΓÇó State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks 
ΓÇó Organise site safety and state the procedures required 
ΓÇó Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer 
ΓÇó Select and identify the correct tools to enable maintenance and report on their serviceability 
ΓÇó Carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturerΓÇÖs instruction book and/or the Lantra Awards workbook 
ΓÇó Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths 
ΓÇó Assess and explain the terms ΓÇÿtensionΓÇÖ and ΓÇÿcompressionΓÇÖ in timber 
ΓÇó Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar 
ΓÇó Handle and stack timber in a safe manner

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. Delegates will learn the theory required to use and keep a chainsaw running safely, with key sessions covering saw chain, guide bar, and power unit maintenance. Delegates will gain hands-on experience of starting a chainsaw, the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber.

Certification

Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 3 years. 

This course is not an alternative to achieving the qualification in this area. Professional Users must achieve the Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Who Should Attend

This course will be suitable for those working in, or looking to work in any of the following industries; Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based. 

Please note that 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.

As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more

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