Land based Activities » Chain Saw & Related Operations CS30 Training Courses

Maintain & Operate The Chainsaw

Locations: Dartmoor.

Course Aim

The regular operator maintenance required for petrol driven chainsaws in workshop and field conditions, including starting procedures and pre-work checks.

Course Objectives

It is strongly recommended that Candidates hold at least a recent, recognised Emergency First Aid Training Certificate.

After completing the course the successful candidate will be able to:

• Observe safety precautions and wear appropriate PPE.
• Demonstrate knowledge of what is involved in a risk assessment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Emergency Procedures planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of advantages of maintenance under workshop conditions.
• Identify and explain the function of the safety features of the chainsaw
• Identify component parts of the chain and state their function
• Demonstrate knowledge of information required to select a replacement chain for a given saw.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reasons for chain maintenance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effects of incorrect chain tension
• Maintain guide bar.
• Demonstrate all aspects of cleaning and servicing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of cutting performance.

Certification & Assessment

Assessment
The candidates are assessed on practical performance and assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Certification
NPORS

Course Duration

3 Days