Course

NPORS Chainsaw: Maintenance and Crosscutting N602

NPORS

Summary

Awarding body

National Plant Operators Registration Scheme – NPORS

Course type

  • On-site training and assessment

Training course duration

1-2 days

Novice candidates

4

Experience Worker Tests per day

N/A  

Variations

N/A

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Tuppco instructors

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What is chainsaw crosscut and maintenance?

For professional chainsaw operators working in forestry and arboriculture the industry recommendation is that for ’high risk ‘activities (paragraph 137 PUWER ACOP) the minimum level of adequacy of training is to a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification where assessment is carried out independently of the training. Ideal if you’re working on farms, in woodland, on building sites or in conservation, you’ll gain
the expertise needed to use and maintain a chainsaw and run through all the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber

What does the training course include?

  • Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and
  • locate the various standard marks
  • Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
  • Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
  • Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
  • Carry out pre-cutting safety tests – and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests

  • State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Operators’ manual

  • Risk assessment completed

  • Have a suitable selection of timber to cut

  • Have suitable workshop facilities

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Theory Assessment

  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • 5 written questions
  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

  • Site risk assessment
  • Pre use checks on chainsaw
  • Pre use checks on PPE
  • Operate machine to manufacture specifications
  • Start and stop chainsaw
  • A minimum of 5 cuts appropriate to the chainsaw and bar including top, bottom and boring
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
  • Correct storage

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied

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