Chipper Course

[Tree Man Tom]

Ive got NPTC chipper, and yes it is a joke. Also did hedge trimming to, that was even more of a joke!

 

But hey, i didnt pay for it, college did

[John Hancock]

I’ve had my NPCT chipper for years but we regularly put staff from the council through the course, as an independent assessment is a requirement if they ever use one in the parks or estates.

 

I don’t think it’s un-reasonable to spend a day on the machine learning the basics and then learning how to change the blades, anvil etc….

 

I know we all know our chippers intimately, that’s because we use them daily – but the course was designed for people with no, or very little chipper knowledge. Again, to teach 4 chaps how to handle and maintain a chipper in a safe manor in a day is not un-reasonable, in fact I’d say you need a lot longer that that to know the machine well and operate it in a fluid and safe way.

 

I agree that the actual tests can be fairly quick which I think is an indication of the high standard of teaching and the calibre candidates. Its well worth getting the NPTC unit and in my opinion its money well spent.

 

 

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/training-education/5472-pictures-chipper-course-assessment.html

Edited July 4, 2009 by John Hancock

[Highland Forestry]

I’ve had my NPCT chipper for years but we regularly put staff from the council through the course, as an independent assessment is a requirement if they ever use one in the parks or estates.

 

I don’t think it’s un-reasonable to spend a day on the machine learning the basics and then learning how to change the blades, anvil etc….

 

I know we all know our chippers intimately, that’s because we use them daily – but the course was designed for people with no, or very little chipper knowledge. Again, to teach 4 chaps how to handle and maintain a chipper in a safe manor in a day is not un-reasonable, in fact I’d say you need a lot longer that that to know the machine well and operate it in a fluid and safe way.

 

I agree that the actual tests can be fairly quick which I think is an indication of the high standard of teaching and the calibre candidates. Its well worth getting the NPTC unit and in my opinion its money well spent.

 

 

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/training-education/5472-pictures-chipper-course-assessment.html

 

 

 

ahem...... John, I'd like to call on a previous post on your chipper assessment photos thread...

 

''We had 6 people through today and we were finished nice and early. I dont know how they could make it last two days. Its not rocket science''

 

 

I rest my case, your honour.

[skyhuck]

ahem...... John, I'd like to call on a previous post on your chipper assessment photos thread...

 

''We had 6 people through today and we were finished nice and early. I dont know how they could make it last two days. Its not rocket science''

 

 

I rest my case, your honour.

 

Hehehe!!

[tommer9]

ahem...... John, I'd like to call on a previous post on your chipper assessment photos thread...

 

''We had 6 people through today and we were finished nice and early. I dont know how they could make it last two days. Its not rocket science''

 

 

I rest my case, your honour.

 

 

Oops!

[John Hancock]

ahem...... John, I'd like to call on a previous post on your chipper assessment photos thread...

 

''We had 6 people through today and we were finished nice and early. I dont know how they could make it last two days. Its not rocket science''

 

 

I rest my case, your honour.

 

No flies on you - Respect!

 

I think its down to the people who are being assessed. You or I would go through quickly muttering/grumbling on about poor value for money.

 

If 6 thick buggers went through, no doubt it would take longer and the instructor/assessors would have to work a lot harder.

[Highland Forestry]

No flies on you - Respect!

 

I think its down to the people who are being assessed. You or I would go through quickly muttering/grumbling on about poor value for money.

 

If 6 thick buggers went through, no doubt it would take longer and the instructor/assessors would have to work a lot harder.

 

 

 

I have to say.... I agree with that entirley.

 

BUT....... the course if not flexible enough to cater for a de-veg squad that know more about the chipper and how to operate it than the guy teaching or assessing the course.

[john@arbtech]

[For me it was two pointless wasted days which is obviousley two days money up the swaney... luckily we've been quite quiet so it wasnt like we were on a deadline for anything, but the two days is a joke...

 

The main point, I feel, is people think of how much a course costs, but while each of our lads is on a training course they are losing us £228 per man per day whilst they are not earning their keep! This NPTC 5 year refresher thing is going to cost an already suffering industry thousands, and Im not convinced it will save lives/ prevent accidents?

[john@arbtech]

Trainees can fill out a experienced user form and the trainer (within reason) can set the times

[John Hancock]

I have to say.... I agree with that entirley.

 

BUT....... the course if not flexible enough to cater for a de-veg squad that know more about the chipper and how to operate it than the guy teaching or assessing the course.

 

 

 

In your next life (and I hope we all get one!) Down-load the assessment schedule from NPTC and just book the test, you’ll save a few £££’s.