Chainsaw maintenance (leading to assessment in NPTC CS30)           

Course Objectives:

The candidate will be able to:

• Identify, inspect and comment on key parts of the chain saw
• Prepare the chain saw for work safely without risk to themselves, other people or the environment
• Carry out daily and routine maintenance on the chain saw
• Operate the chainsaw safely and effectively and comfortably in accordance with the practical risk assessment
• Operate the chainsaw safely without risk to themselves, other people and the environment
• State the identified knowledge that underpins understanding of operating a chainsaw
• Identify the risk assessment and emergency procedures on a work site

Note: You must pass the full assessment to gain the qualification