Chainsaw LANTRA Maintenance and Operation (Cross Cutting) (LANTRA Integrated Test & Assessment)

A 2 day chainsaw maintenance and operation course for the operator with some or no experience who is required to operate chainsaws for cross cutting only. Content includes: routine maintenance, protective clothing, operation technique, cross cutting and manual stacking. The course includes assessment for the Lantra Chainsaw Certificate. NPTC certification can be arranged at an extra cost (Units CS30.1 and CS30.2).

Price: £285   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: 8th & 9th August 2011, 5th & 6th September 2011, 3rd & 4th October 2011, 7th & 8th November 2011, 5th & 6th December 2011, 3rd & 4th January 2012, 6th & 7th February 2012, 5th & 6th March 2012, 2nd & 3rd April 2012, 8th & 9th May 2012, 6th & 7th June 2012, 2nd & 3rd July 2012.

Chainsaw LANTRA Basic Felling (up to 200mm) (LANTRA Integrated Test & Assessment)

A two day training course for those who have already attended maintenance and cross cutting course who wish to fell trees up to 200mm in diameter, but who do not want to proceed to the full NPTC CS31.

Price: £285   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: dates on request.

Chainsaw CS30.1/CS30.2 – Maintenance, Operation & Cross Cutting (LANTRA course with NPTC assessment)

Chainsaws are highly dangerous if not correctly maintained. In this course you will be shown how to start, check and care for your saw. This includes the maintenance of the guide bar; drive system, chain identification and sharpening.

NPTC certification (Unit 30) is available after the course to those operators requiring a certification of competence.

Price: £415   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: dates on request.

Chainsaw CS31 Felling of small trees (LANTRA course with NPTC assessment)

A chainsaw maintenance and operation course for the experienced operator. Content includes routine maintenance, operation technique and felling of trees of a diameter between 200mm (8”) and 380mm (15”). Other subjects include:  dealing with hung-up trees, branch removal, snedding, cross cutting and manual stacking.

Price: £475   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: dates on request.

Chainsaw CS30/CS31 – Maintenance and Felling of Small Trees (LANTRA course with NPTC assessment)

A 5 day chainsaw maintenance and operation course for the operator with some experience. Content includes routine maintenance, operation technique and felling of small tress of a diameter between 200mm (8”) and 380mm (15”). Other subjects include: Dealing with hung-up trees, branch removal, snedding, cross cutting and manual stacking. NPTC certification is available for those operators with sufficient previous experience (Units 30 & 31).

Price: £770   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: w/c 15h August 2011, w/c 12th September 2011, w/c 10th October 2011, w/c 14th November 2011, w/c 12th December 2011, w/c 9th January 2012, w/c 13th February 2012, w/c 12th March 2012, w/c 10th April 2012, w/c 14th May 2012, w/c 11th June 2012 and w/c 9th July 2012.

Chainsaw CS32 – Felling Medium Sized Trees (LANTRA course with NPTC assessment)

Felling of larger trees further increases the hazards of tree felling. This course is for the competence operator who requires training for the use of chainsaws on trees of a diameter between 380mm and 760mm. You will assess types of tree and the hazards involved with the felling operation and deal with hung-up trees using a winch.

Assessment is available for very experienced operators during the course if trainees are of the appropriate standard with certification in NPTC unit 32.

Price: £410   (Chainsaws and PPE are available to hire if you are unable to supply your own.)

Start Date: dates on request.

Chainsaw CS38 – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (LANTRA course with NPTC assessment)

A 5 day course for the operator who requires training and certification in arboricultural climbing and rescue techniques (CS38). This detailed course gives you experience in the use of all equipment and the techniques required to be assessed for NPTC Certificate of Competence "Climb Trees and Perform Aerial rescue".

Price: £775

Start Date: w/c 22nd August 2011, w/c 19th September 2011, w/c 17th October 2011, w/c 21st November 2011, w/c 19th December 2011, w/c 16th January 2012, w/c 20th February 2012, w/c 19th March 2012, w/c 16th April 2012, w/c 21st May 2012, w/c 18th June 2012 and w/c 16th July 2012.

Chainsaw CS39 – Use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness

A 2 day course for the operator who requires certification in the arboricultural use of a chainsaw (CS39). This detailed course gives you experience in the use of all equipment and the techniques required to perform tree surgery. Price includes kit hire.

Price: £445

Start Date: w/c 26th September 2011, w/c 28th November 2011, w/c 23rd January 2012, w/c 26th March 2012, w/c 28th May 2012 and w/c 23rd July 2012.

Brush Cutter & Strimmer Operation (LANTRA Integrated Test & Assessment)

Brush cutters are a popular tool for the clearing of vegetation and scrub. This course covers routine maintenance, pre-start checks, site considerations and machine operation. The correct selection and use of cutting attachments is vital to the safe and efficient operation of the machine.

Price: £150

Start Date: 23rd September 2011, 25th November 2011, 20th January 2012, 23rd march 2012, 25th May 2012 and 20th July 2012.

Wood Chippers (LANTRA Integrated Test & Assessment)

Under the provision of use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) operators of these machines should receive adequate training. It is important for operators to understand and utilise the machine to ensure safe operation.

Price: £150

Start Date: 7th September 2011, 8th February 2012 and 4th July 2012.