Accrediting Body
Lantra Awards
Overview
This training course will take place on site or at one of our campuses and will be delivered by qualified instructors and leads to Lantra Awards Certification
What is Involved?
HSE legislation and safety guidelines
Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment
Maintaining the saw chain
Maintaining the guide bar
Power unit maintenance
Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests
Cross-cutting timber and felled timber
Felling
Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing
Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
Clear site and chainsaw checks
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have completed formal training prior to attending this refresher course.
Certification/Award on Completion
Lantra Awards Certificate of Attendance
What you will need to bring
Appropriate PPE as per the list below:
Safety helmet complying with EN397. It is recommended that arborists working from a rope and harness use a mountaineering style helmet.
Suitable hearing protection complying with EN352.
Eye protection: mesh visor complying with EN1731 or safety glasses to EN166.
Upper body protection: Chainsaw jackets to BS EN 381-11. Chainsaw jackets can provide additional protection where operators are at increased risk (eg trainees, unavoidable use of a chainsaw above chest height). However, this needs to be weighed against increased heat stress generated by physical exertion (eg working from a rope and harness).
Gloves*: The use of appropriate gloves is recommended under most circumstances. The type of glove will depend on a risk assessment of the task and machine. Consider the need for protection from cuts from the chainsaw, thorny material and cold/wet conditions. Where chainsaw gloves are required these need to be to have protective guarding on back of left hand and comply with EN 381-7.
Leg protection* incorporating chain clogging materials complying with EN381-5. (All-round protection is recommended for arborists working in trees, for trainees and occasional users, such as those working in agriculture.)
Protective boots* with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep complying with BS EN ISO 20345:2004 and bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN 381-3. (For occasional users working on even ground where there is little risk of tripping or snagging on undergrowth or brash, protective gaiters conforming to EN 381-9 may be worn in combination with steel-toe-capped safety boots.)
Non-snag outer clothing. The use of high-visibility clothing may also be appropriate.
Personal first-aid kit including a large wound dressing.
All personal protective equipment must comply with HSE/CE standards and must be undamaged and fully serviceable. *These items should carry the CE chainsaw logo
Chainsaw and Equipment:
SRUC would encourage you to bring your own saw and tools for this course. The list below will provide further information about the equipment you would need to bring.
However should you not have your own saw SRUC are able to supply all equipment required for this course without any additional fees.
Rear handled chainsaw
Maximum recommended guide bar length is 15”
Manufacturer’s handbook
Ensure the stop switch works and is clearly marked;
Ensure the front hand guard/chain brake, chain catcher and anti-vibration mounts are undamaged and functional;
Ensure the throttle opens only when the throttle lock is depressed;
Ensure it is fitted with a chain type recommended by the manufacturer and is designed to reduce kickback, which is the uncontrolled upward and/or backward motion of the guide bar. It happens when the nose of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch or when the wood pinches the saw chain in the cut
Ensure the exhaust system and silencer are in good order;
Ensure there is a mandatory hearing protection symbol on the chainsaw.
Make sure you have the equipment recommended by the manufacturer to carry out sharpening, maintenance and adjustments and a chain cover for transportation.
Tool belt with logger tape, pulp hook and tongs
Breaker bar with cant hook
High lift wedges
You will also need to bring 1 Passport Photograph if you would like to receive a Skills ID card on completion of the course.
You should also bring a packed lunch for the felling delivery off site.
Course Dates
SRUC Oatridge Campus:
Further dates will be scheduled on demand, please contact your local campus to express your interest.
Start/Finish Times
9am to 4.30pm approx
Locations
SRUC Barony Campus;
SRUC Elmwood Campus;
SRUC Oatridge Campus.
Cost
£300.00 per person. Course fees include training and registration fees. Please note there is no VAT on our training. Bespoke bookings and prices are available on request.
Funding
Important update
Individual Training Accounts will open on Monday 13 January 2020.
This phase of the scheme will accept up to 10,000 new applications.
SDS Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
You may be eligible for part funding to support the cost of this course.
Get up to £200 towards the cost of a training course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA).
You could use the money to build the skills you need for a job. Or get some training to take your career to the next level. Whatever you want to do, there is a wide range of ITA approved courses on offer.
And because it's not a loan you don't have to pay it back.
Sounds good? Start searching for an ITA approved course and apply online.
For further information please visit:
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita
How do I book?
To book a place on one of our courses, please complete and return the course booking form to the appropriate campus address or email address shown below. Course fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. Payments can be made over the phone using a debit/credit card, by cheque made payable to SRUC or by Bank Transfer (for bank transfer details please contact your chosen campus).
Cancellation
Cancellations must be made at least 10 working days prior to the course start date otherwise the full course fee is still payable. In the event that SRUC has to cancel a course for any reason your course fees will be refunded in full or your booking transferred to the next available date if this is suitable.
Contact
Fiona Lanni (SRUC Barony/Ayr)
Contact 2
Liz Rioch (SRUC Elmwood)
Contact 3
Samantha Bain (SRUC Oatridge)