Lantra training
1-Day Woodchipper Maintenance & Operation
A one-day course in operating and maintaining a woodchipper safely, with integrated assessment and a Lantra certificate.
Duration
1 Day
Price
£190 excl. VAT
Group size
Up to 6 delegates
Certification
Lantra certificate
A one-day mix of theory and practical work on woodchipper safety. You learn how to check and maintain the machine, how to prepare the work area and feed material safely, and how to clear blockages, with assessment built into the day.
The course helps you and your employer show that operators have had suitable training under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
Who it's for
- Tree surgeons, forestry, landscaping and grounds maintenance staff
- Estate, utilities and local authority teams that use a chipper
- Anyone who will operate a woodchipper and needs training
What You Will Learn
- Risk assessment for chipping work
- The health and safety rules that apply to woodchippers
- Choosing and maintaining protective equipment
- Operator checks, safety features and routine maintenance
- Inspecting the blades for defects
- Starting, checking and stopping the machine
- Preparing the work area and materials, and spotting what must not be chipped
- Chipping brash, short and long timber safely
- Clearing blockages
- Disposing of and using the chip safely
- Preparing the machine for transport and storage
What to Bring
- Safety boots
- Work gloves
- Hard hat with integrated eye and ear protection
- Non-snag outer clothing
The machine used for training is agreed with you in advance. Get in touch before the course so we can confirm it is suitable.
Dates, Venue & Price
Courses run regularly throughout the year at venues across the Isle of Man. Get in touch for the next available dates; we confirm the venue when you book.
Price: £190 excl. VAT. Private group and in-house bookings are quoted separately.
You may be eligible to recover a significant portion of the course cost through the Department for Enterprise's Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS). More about VTAS.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know before you book.
No. Operators of all levels are welcome. Less experienced operators may need a little more time with the practical work.
The machine used for training is agreed with you before the course. Get in touch and we will confirm what is suitable.
Yes. Training and assessment are combined within the day, and you receive a Lantra certificate on completion.
Courses run with up to six delegates, so everyone gets time on the machine.
Courses run regularly throughout the year at venues across the Isle of Man. Get in touch and we will tell you the next available dates and the venue.
Yes. Private group and in-house bookings are quoted separately, so get in touch with the details.