David Dobedoe

I used to work in the "ropes course" world.

This website would probably be a good place to start

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I used to be involved in inspections of the sort of things that you mention. Some are well thought through and well designed others death traps!!! Or at least that was the case 10 years ago.

We used to inspect the ropes course construction against European standards and employ a "tree man" to inspect the trees.

Hope this helps?

David

Thanks for your time everybody, I will follow up on your suggestions both here and in email.

David:thumbup1:

I'm going to organise myself training and assessment for CS32,38 and 39

I have had a CS 30/31 for approximately six months and have worked in woodland / tree work for probably 3 days a week since on a variety of work so am building up experience all the time.

I live in Cumbria and I have places I can stay in Warwickshire for free so those areas are advantageous but I could travel elsewhere.

Can I ask you to make recommendations on where I might get this organised?

If your running these courses let me know and feel free to send details to [email protected]

Other than the cost of the training, I assume there will be other costs? Can anybody make an estimate of how much extra cost there is in equipment to be able to undertake the training. Do some trainers / establishments provide the equipment for the course?

What else should I be thinking about?

Many thanks

David

I did my CS30 / 31 about five months ago. It was a good experience. Given my experience levels I found it quite a stretch but the Assessor was really supportive by encouraging conversation to check my understanding and knowledge. Allowing me time to demonstrate my developing skill.

Since passing I have probably done 80 days woodland / chainsaw work in a number of situations and have continued to learn heaps. For people with little background experience like me it has become clear to me that the CS30/31 is a first stepping stone into work that is interesting, complex and potentially dangerous. There is lots to learn and CS30/31 is just the start! I would think the assessment is really aimed at checking people are at a basic minimum standard to be safe with the work covered.

My top tips would be make sure the saw you are using behaves itself! Nothing will distract you more than a saw that won't start for example!

This assessment is also about your practical skill. If you can get some sensible practice, ideally with somebody who can supervise your work it will be time well spent. Saw control and control of the cuts you make improves massively with practice.

Good luck, learn as much as you can on the assessment

David

I'm looking for short term work, anything considered from half day to a few weeks.

I did my CS 30/31 in December so I'm new to the work but have already managed to be involved in a number of different types of tree feeling based contracts.

Most of the work has been conservation based, creating clearings and wildlife corridors in areas of woodland. I have also worked on a number of other contracts including supporting work with large trees, trees above houses etc.

I'm 49 years old with experience of working in many different types of situations (Including, Airlines, Shipyards, Banks and Biscuit factories.) I would like to think I bring lots of varied business experience and a good attitude to my work.

Ideally I'm looking for work that will help further develop my experience, earn a few quid and be good for me and good for whoever I'm working for.

I have my own PPE, 50cc saw and basic equipment. I live in Cumbria, I do travel for work when it makes sense.

If you think I may be able to help you, or that you might be able to help me please don't hesitate to give me a call

07909923825

or email

[email protected]

I'm sure my current employer would be happy to give reference ( or comment on the phone) both about skill levels and attitude.

Thanks for reading

David Dobedoe

Thanks again...

Thanks sam66s

Is the little hole the one in the centre of the clutch/drive assembly?

I'm quite new to the this world so my questions are from the novice perspective.

I've just cleaned the air filter on my newish 550 xpg and noticed an amount of oily dust / muck in the plastic inlet manifold (think I've got this right?) Is this a normal amount or is it a problem. Fiddling with it I think has a good chance of pushing it into the carb. Thoughts please?

And I know I need to lubricate the needle bearing on the chain sprocket / clutch. How do I do this, and can it be done without removing the clutch/sprocket? I don't have the tools for that but will order some on Monday.

Thanks in advance

David

The hard the saw works the more the handles are heated. Big difference between tick over where there is little heat and working hard where there is lots. The handles loose heat quite quickly in cold wet conditions even when the saw is left ticking over.

I bought a 550 xpg last week. Slight issues with learning how to start to begin with. Not sure if it's me or the saw? It's only had four days full on use felling and processing mixed broadleaf woodland but so far it's been superb. The big difference for me is that because its the lightest saw I've used I can work for longer and work faster. I'm not built like the Gruffalo (The Gruffalo - Official website) if I was I would have opted for the 560.

The heated handles have been brilliant working wet through in snow and sleet. But even in those conditions I don't have them on all the time.