Wood Chipper / Shredder / Stump Grinder

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is for anyone who will use and adjust a wood chipper or stump grinder

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced operator looking to refresh your skills, you'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to operate the machinery in a safe and effective manner at all times.

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Overview

This course is designed to give an understanding of the need for safe operation of any wood chipper or shredder. It will train the candidate to a level of competence that they can operate the machine in a safe and efficient manner.

You will receive formal training and assessment in the competent and safe set up and operation of wood chippers or shredders. Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to

Transport and set up the machine safely
Perform pre use inspection, checks and daily maintenance
Select use and maintain the correct PPE for safe operation and personal protection
Implement emergency procedures in the event of an accident or incident
Operate the machine safely, in varying site conditions, and in accordance with the manufactures instructions, legislation and best practice
Understand the environmental issues and impacts associated with the process
Understand your responsibilities under current, relevant legislation and approved codes of practice

This course meets the statutory requirements of the relevant legislation, whether local or UK, and other relevant statutory provisions and approved Codes of Practice.

There have been many serious accidents involving woodchippers and shredders, some fatal, therefore training should be any employer's priority to ensure they adhere to the law and protect their employees.

The HSE state that. “All operators must have had appropriate training in how to operate the machine and how to carry out the tasks required” (source HSE, AFAG604)

Course Information

It's important that the training is enjoyable, relevant and useful. That's why all of our courses are tailored to your needs. The following information is for general guidance, and we are happy to discuss your content, duration, location, certification and cost requirements.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests. All of our trainers are accredited.

4safety can train/assess up to three experienced candidates in one day for most equipment/machine courses. If they are not experienced then this will take longer depending on the complexity of the machine, the number of candidates and their aptitude for operating the equipment.

As with all of our courses, we ask if the candidates can read and understand English. We can provide a translator for the entire course or just for the theory if necessary, but there is an extra charge and we need to know this at the booking stage.