Safe Use of Wood Chippers Training Course - Northern Ireland

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland | On Site
Price: £800 (Group Rate)

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone operating a woodchipper in the following sectors:

• Arboriculture
• Forestry
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Grounds Maintenance

It is ideal for operatives responsible for safely processing branches and vegetation using mobile, trailer-mounted or tractor-mounted wood chippers.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to train industrial workers in the safe, efficient and compliant operation of wood chippers. Delegates will learn essential safety practices, legal responsibilities, hazard awareness and correct operational procedures.

Training covers both:

• Mobile wood chippers
• Trailer-mounted and tractor-mounted wood chippers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Safe Use of Wood Chippers course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand legal requirements relating to operating portable wood chippers
• Follow and comply with manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidance
• Identify common hazards including:
  • Noise and vibration
  • Entanglement
  • Manual handling risks
  • Ejection of material
• Recognise key controls, functions and pre-use checks
• Prepare a wood chipper for operation, including fuelling procedures
• Carry out basic routine maintenance safely
• Identify suitable and safe siting locations for operation
• Transport and store the wood chipper safely
• Conduct proper shut-down checks
• Identify correct PPE requirements

Assessment Method

• Classroom-based tutorials
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on operational assessments

Accreditation

Successful candidates receive an ITS Accredited Wood Chipper Certificate, valid for 3 years.