Woodchippers - Training and Assessment (1 Day)

Course Content

• Risk assessment

• Health and Safety/Legislation

• Personal protective equipment and maintenance requirements

• Operator checks safety features

• Routine operator maintenance

• Inspect and identify defects

• Pre-op checks

• Preparation of work area and materials

• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively

• Procedure for removing blockages

• Disposal of woodchips

• End uses of woodchips

• Transport and storage

Method of Assessment

Integrated training and assessment. We provide access to a tractor. Required - Hi Viz & safety boots.

Course Overview
  • Study Type

    Part-Time Day

  • Campus

    Arbroath Campus

  • Start Date

    30 Jan 2025

  • SCQF Level

    5

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Subject Area

    Animals, Land & Environment

  • Course Fee

    £260

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