Safe Use Of Manually Fed Wood Chipper

Safe Use Of Manually Fed Wood Chipper (MFWO) 

Qualification Units
The assessment is divided in to 3 mandatory units:
1. Inspect and maintain the Wood chipper
2. Prepare the Wood chipper for operation
3. Operate the Wood chipper

Candidates must successfully achieve all assessment activities in all three units.

Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 years or over.

Learning Outcomes
The candidate will be able to:
1. Identify, inspect and comment on key parts of the machine
2. Prepare the machine for work safely without risk to themselves, other people or the environment
3. Carry out daily and routine maintenance on the machine
4. Operate the machine safely and competently without risk to themselves, others and the environment
5. Follow the correct procedure to adjust chip size
6. Deal with blockages
7. Maintain cutting systems as per manufacturers instructions
8. Prepare the machine for transportation

For further information detailing the activities taken during the assessment of each unit please visit the NPTC Assessment Schedule (link opens in a new window).

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