Woodchipper Course

Course details

Course Objectives

Participants will learn to perform the following skills with an emphasis on safety

• Understand legal requirements regarding the use of woodchippers
• Select the appropriate protective clothing
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on blades
• Prepare the machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop the machine
• Prepare the work area and a range of material for chipping
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• Carry out the correct procedure for removing blockages
• Prepare the machine for transport and storage

Number of Participants
8