Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP (Unit 309)

Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 

(Previously City & Guilds CS47)

Working at height with a chainsaw can be dangerous, so it is essential that operators have the confidence and expertise in order to avoid any accidents. Our Use of a Chainsaw from a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) course will provide candidates with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure they are confident at height whilst using a chainsaw, and make sure they are aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines, so they stay protected.

Who is it for?

Our one day chainsaw from a MEWP course is suitable for those who work in the arboriculture, forestry, utility, horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance industries, and have a need to work with a chainsaw from a mobile elevated work platform. 

Candidates will be existing chainsaw users, who already have training and experience using MEWPs (Lantra Mobile Elevated Work Platform). They will hold Level 2 qualifications in Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting, and Felling Trees up to 380mm (previously City & Guilds CS30/CS31). They will also require a City and Guilds or IPAF qualification in safe use of MEWPs, but if necessary, this can be assessed at the same time as Chainsaw from a MEWP.

Course content

  • Hazards, risks and controls associated with the site, task and machine
  • Emergency procedures relevant to the site 
  • Industry guides relevant to using a chainsaw from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)
  • Warning decals on the MEWP
  • MEWP instruments and controls
  • Pre-use and running checks for the MEWP
  • Site and MEWP set up
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Different cuts on lateral and vertical or near vertical branches
  • Pre-start checks and setting of the chainsaw
  • Operate the MEWP safely
  • Converting the MEWP to transport position
  • Post use checks
  • Site clean up

Course summary

Title: Chainsaw from a MEWP

Assessment: Level 3

Duration: 2-days

Cost: £425+VAT 

Costs are per person to include registration, 1-day training, level 3 assessment, certificate, and machine hire

Pre-requisites:

If candidates have MEWP experience, but not formal qualification, speak to us for advise on how best to achieve this qualification.

Learners will require…

  • Chainsaw (maximum 15″ guide bar)
  • Operator maintenance tools
  • 2-stroke fuel and saw chain oil
  • PPE:
    • Chainsaw boots (BS EN ISO 17249)
    • Type C chainsaw trousers (EN ISO 11393‑2, formerly EN 381‑5)
    • Helmet (BS EN 397 or BS EN 14052) 
    • Ear defenders (BS EN 352-1, BS EN 352-2, or BS EN 352-3)
    • Eye protection mesh visor (BS EN 1731)
    • Work gloves
    • Personal 1st aid kit
    • Hi-viz clothing

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