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Lantra Woodchipper

Learn to operate woodchippers safely and confidently with Lantra's practical one-day course, covering maintenance, safety, operation, and assessment.

Course Details

  • Subject Areas

    Commercial/Industry Training
  • Qualification

    Level 2
  • Course Type

    Part Time
  • Length

    1 day
  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

A practical course designed to teach safe and effective woodchipper operation, combining hands-on experience with essential health and safety knowledge.

Course Dates, Cost and Booking

York Campus: Book Now

Course Cost: ยฃ300.00

Qualification Information

This practical training course is designed to help learners operate woodchippers safely, confidently, and efficiently.

Woodchippers are widely used across arboriculture, forestry, landscaping, and woodland management, but can present significant hazards if used incorrectly.

The course combines practical skills with essential health and safety knowledge to support safe operation in the workplace.

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Key Information

Course Contents

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the key health and safety requirements for woodchipper operation.
  • Carry out pre-use checks and routine maintenance.
  • Operate a woodchipper safely and effectively.
  • Process material efficiently through the machine.
  • Identify and manage common operating hazards.
  • Safely clear blockages and jams.
  • Follow industry good practice and legal requirements.

Entryย Requirements

The minimum age limit for Candidates taking Certificates of Competence is 16 years. There is no upper age limit.

The course uses a balanced mix of classroom theory and practical exercises.

Inexperienced operators may require additional time and practice to become fully competent.

 

Other Important Information

Lantra will no longer be sending out skills cards upon a successful completion of the qualification. If you would like to still receive a skills card, this can be added onto you booking with an additional ยฃ5.00 payment.

Telephone:ย 0194772324

Email: shortcourses@askham-bryan.ac.uk

York Campus: Multiple dates available.

Please email for further information about upcoming course dates.

Course Cost: ยฃ300.00

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