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Why are there two assessment routes for chainsaw training?

April 26, 2017assessment chainsaw routes TRAINING

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Why are there two assessment routes for chainsaw training?

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The Lantra Awards Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) route is aimed at those persons who do not intend to use chainsaws regularly as part of their normal work. The two courses allow operators to crosscut, maintain the machine and fell trees to a maximum diameter at felling height of 200mm. Assessment takes place during the course and successful candidates receive a Certificate of Basic Training recognised by HSE and under the PUWER. Courses following the non-assessed route prepare candidates for independent NPTC assessment following the training course. This allows persons to start with unit CS30 (crosscut and maintain the machine) and progress to unit CS31 (felling trees to 380mm diameter at felling height) and all the other units in the forestry and arboriculture scheme. These courses are aimed at persons who require unit CS31 or those who are training to take up tree work as a full time occupation.