Plant & Machinery, Arboriculture
Chainsaw operation remains one of the highest-risk activities undertaken within forestry, arboriculture, countryside management, estate management and wider land-based industries. Effective training, supervision and competence assessment are essential to reduce the likelihood of serious injury, fatality, equipment damage and environmental harm.
This competence-based programme has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills and operational judgement required to safely maintain a chainsaw, conduct pre-use inspections, undertake operational safety checks and carry out cross-cutting operations in accordance with recognised industry practice.
Due to the high-risk nature of chainsaw operations, many employers, insurers and contracting organisations require evidence of independently assessed competence. This Course Standard may therefore be used as a standalone competence-based programme or as preparation for independently assessed qualifications and assessments where required.
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