Do I need a license to operate a chainsaw?
Can I Use a Chainsaw? You don’t need a license or to have training to buy or use a chainsaw. However, if you don’t feel very confident about using one, there are training courses that you can go on.
How long does a chainsaw certificate last?
How often should chainsaw refresher training be undertaken: There is a strong recommendation that you refresh your chainsaw skills every 5 years, however, your company health and safety policy or your own personal feelings may indicate that you do a refresher chainsaw course more frequently.
What is a chainsaw certificate?
This course is designed to provide users with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure they are not only confident when using a chainsaw, but also with a full understanding and awareness of the relevant health and safety guidelines to ensure their protection.
How long is a chainsaw course?
The Ground Based Operator and the Accessing a Tree and Aerial Rescue course is 5 days of training with a full day of assessment, 6 full days in total. If you want to take the Accessing a Tree, Aerial Rescue and Aerial Cutting this is 6 days of training with 1 full assessment day – 7 days in total.
How do I register my chainsaw with DENR?
Original/New Application
- Duly accomplished application form.
- Copy of the Tenurial Instrument.
- Proof of the Detailed specification of chainsaws to be registered. Brand, Model, Engine Capacity, Serial Number. Purpose of Use.
- Proof of ownership of chainsawRegistration fee. Sales Invoice, Deed of Sale, etc.
- Registration fee.
Does NPTC chainsaw certificate last?
The Lantra Awards Certificate of Basic Skills and NPTC Certificates of Competence both last for life. However the law requires training to be updated on a three to five year basis. This ensures that skills are kept up to date and that operation of machinery and equipment is safe.
What is a NPTC qualification?
NPTC stands for the National Proficiency Test Council, they are the most widely recognised training organisation in the tree industry.
How long does a Lantra certificate last?
What do I need to operate a chainsaw?
Tools
- Chainsaw Sharpening Tools.
- Screwdrivers.
- Wrenches.
- Ratchet & Sockets.
- Vise.
- Hard Hat.
- Hearing Protection.
- Eye Protection.
How do I register my chainsaw?
How long does it take to get an NPTC chainsaw certificate?
This course is assessed by the instructor during the training (ITA) and requires no separate assessment. (4 days) For anyone needing an NPTC chainsaw certificate but will not be felling trees. Units 201 & 201 – (was CS30) For anyone who already has the NPTC “Basic Maintenance and Cross Cutting only” and now needs the NPTC felling unit.
Can I get a chainsaw certificate from Lynher training?
Please click on a course for more information. Lynher Training are a NPTC Test Centre therefore your NPTC assessments will be arranged during the booking of your training. For anyone needing a chainsaw certificate who will not be felling trees.
Is there a chainsaw use in this course?
There is no chainsaw use in this course but is the pre-requisite for all other aerial units. A 2 day continuation course for unit 308 – (was CS39) which combines your knowledge from the basic chainsaw units 201, 202, 203 with the Aerial units 206 & 306, all of which must be completed before you can do this course.
Do I need NPTC certification to work with trees?
You must already have NPTC certification for the following units under either the old or new systems “Maintenance & Cross-Cutting and Felling to 380mm” (NPTC 201,202,202) and “Felling over 380mm” (NPTC 301) as well as being fairly experienced. Level 3 Award in Preparing and Agreeing Emergency Tree work Operations.