Safe use and maintenance of Woodchippers is a one day practical course leading to an NPTC level two qualification. It covers engine and power source maintenance, roller and blade inspection and replacement. Setting up the worksite and processing branch wood. Fault finding , transport and chip use.
This course can be delivered within the Cumbria area on request and with sufficient numbers (3).
5 day course starting on the 14th December with an extra day for assessments. Start times 9am , finishing at 3.45pm each day.
This course covers legislation, Tying a three knot system, VTI, Accessing the tree and anchor choice, throwlines, branch-walking and re-directs,, aerial rescues, broken line rescue, belayed rescue, Pole climbing using spikes, pole rescues. Everything you need to be successful on the assessment…
5 day course starting on the 19th October with an extra day for assessments. Start times 9am , finishing at 3.45pm each day.
This course covers Legislation, Safety and Risk assessment, PPE, Engine maintenance ,Chain selection and Sharpening, Starting procedures Crosscutting Timber using compression and tension cuts , Site organisation, Felling Trees, Felling Leaning Trees, Dealing with Hung up trees, Snedding and…
1 volunteer day per week over 5 consecutive weeks starting beginning Nov 26. Chainsaw training & assessment Jan-Mar 27.
Interested in a career in forestry, arboriculture or conservation? The Nature Rich Miterdale Project is offering 4 fully funded places on the City & Guilds Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Small Tree Felling qualification. This is a great first step into a career working outdoors in…
Courses run once a month. Learning completed online through videos and a workbook pack sent in the post. Assessment is face to face in Settle.
This course is a blended e-learning programme delivered as a self-taught, one-day course through videos and a workbook, accessed via a candidate portal, allowing you to study remotely from home or work at your own pace. Materials take roughly 8 - 12 hours minimum to complete, and you have from your…
University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus Open Day 3 October 2026
Myerscough College Open Days 3 October and 21 November 2026
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
