Woodchipper Training
Our LANTRA-accredited Woodchipper training course is a practical, one-day programme designed for operators working in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
Woodchippers are powerful machines essential to many land-based industries, but they carry significant risks if used incorrectly. This hands-on course combines essential health and safety instruction with practical skills to ensure you can operate woodchippers safely and confidently. Training also demonstrates compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), giving you and your employer peace of mind.
Delivered by experienced instructors, the course blends theory with practical sessions including chipping, machine checks, routine maintenance, and clearing blockages. Successful completion results in a LANTRA Certificate of Competence, recognised throughout the land-based sector.
Courses are delivered at our GVA Training Centre in Halifax, with flexible on-site options available for businesses and organisations. Note that inexperienced operators may require additional time to fully grasp all course elements.
What will be covered?
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- Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
- State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
- Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
- Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
- Carry out routine operator maintenance
- Inspect and identify defects on the blades
- Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
- Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
- Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
- State the procedure for removing blockages
- State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and the various end uses of woodchips
- Prepare machine for transport and storage
Use the following links to download the Lantra course brochure PDFs:
Woodchipper Training: Download PDF
Lantra Course Code: ARB09 (Novice) / ARB20 (Refresher)
Course Dates:
11th September
25th September
16th October
6th November
27th November
15th December
Cost:
Group: £210 (per person)
1 to 1: £300
Course Capacity:
Maximum 6 learners
Contact:
Tel: 01422 737 044
Email: training@gva-trees.com
Training Location:
GVA Training Centre, Halifax
Note: Booking is required at least 7 days in advance for all courses.
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Bookings can be made by email or phone. Unless stated otherwise, a completed booking form must be returned within 7 days of the booking confirmation email. If it is not returned within this time, the booking will be cancelled automatically.