City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood Chipper

About the course

This 1 day course will cover the safe operation and maintenance of Brushwood Chipper machines. Candidates will be instructed to the level expected to gain the competence in the City and Guilds Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood-chipper (QCF) Entry Criteria Pre-requisite units - None Equipment Required for Courses PPE Safety Helmet - Groundwork (HSE Recommended EN 397 with ear protection to EN 352 -3 & mesh visor to EN 1731) (Not exceeding 3 years old) Heavy duty work gloves and trousers Toe protecting work boots or Chainsaw Boots (HSE Recommended to EN 381-3) (Spats are not suitable for College training) Other Suitable non snag outdoor clothing including waterproofs, you should be prepared for all weather conditions. Hi visibility vest (short sleeved is acceptable) Additional Information The above PPE, chainsaw, equipment etc. must be provided by the candidate attending The fees include NPTC City & Guilds administration, registration and assessment charges. Re-test fees are not included Assessment Assessments will be arranged to take place after training has been completed You will be given the date and time during the training Fees Some applicants for this course may be eligible to apply for a Forestry Training Grant to cover these course fees. Please refer to the supplementary information tagged to this factsheet for further information. If your grant is approved please email [email protected]. Do not apply for the course using the online application system.

Key Information

Location: Preston Campus

Course length: One Year (one week)

Start date: Friday 14th November 2025