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Chain Saw Course? Where? €€€?? When?

  • 23-03-2008 2:56pm
    #1
    ivanthehunter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭


    Any body have any info on chain saw courses which deal with general usage
    Or if there are any courses which deal with tree felling on its own.


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  • #2
    The_Conductor
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    Coillte run a number of certified courses (you need to do a certified course in order to qualify for professional indemnity insurance- or to rent equipment). You will also be required to do a first aid course before you ever see a chainsaw, which given the nature of the machine, is a very sensible idea. Contact both Coillte and also FAS, who should be able to point you in the right direction. The last course I did was 8 weeks duration (it does qualify for FAS employment assistance payments, and you also are provided with all the safety equipment (kevlar gloves & trousers, helmet with mask, boots etc). You are given a list of suggested chainsaws for the course (which you have to source yourself)- the saw you get, and of course the blades and chains, depend on what you intend to do. A little light tree surgery or first thinnings are probably best tackled with a light weight saw such as the 48cc husqvarna with a short blade. Tackling larger diameter wood is better with something more powerful. Keep in mind that you'll be lugging the saw around all day though- so a macho looking saw might end up being a dead weight (plus it uses a lot more fuel- so you'll have to take breaks more regularly, and bring more with you).

    S.


  • #3
    ivanthehunter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭ivanthehunter


    holy smoke! 8 weeks!!!
    I only wanted a short course. i can see how 8 wks might be consumed with lessons and practice.. but 8 wks.. I have to quit work to do that course. as it stands i am trying to gain some extra skills while still in employment.
    But thanks for the info on that on.. interesting that about the first aid being a requirement before you are allowed pick up a chainsaw.


  • #4
    The_Conductor
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    Heres a link to the Coillte Chainsaw training courses.

    Contact details for the course organiser are as follows:

    Eugene Doyle,
    Team Manager,
    Tel: 086 8117986.
    Email: eugene.doyle@coillte.ie

    S.


  • #5
    ivanthehunter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭ivanthehunter


    Last week I done a small course through a training program put in place by the IFA. It was enough for confidence building and taught me a great deal in relation with general care and maintenance of the saw, bar and chain and sprocket.
    Basic tree felling was covered as was sneading, it has given me 100% confidence with the chain saw tool.
    We learned all about sharping of the chisels on the chain..It took three days to do the course but i am glad i done it as i learned a hell of a lot.
    The course was for six people and had farmers as well as dubs, but all learned valuable lessons and new skills


  • #6
    The_Conductor
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    Have you any details about where it was- who in the IFA organised it, whether there was a charge for attending etc? Cheers- Shane


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  • #7
    Caoimhín
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    Hi,

    Treecare Ireland run courses http://www.treecareireland.com/ . I think they may be pricey though.
    Are you looking for training for a saw for use on the farm or do you want to work professionally?


  • #8
    ivanthehunter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭ivanthehunter


    caoibhin wrote: »
    Hi,

    Treecare Ireland run courses http://www.treecareireland.com/ . I think they may be pricey though.
    Are you looking for training for a saw for use on the farm or do you want to work professionally?
    Yes thats them. It cost €300 with IFA membership or €420 with out IFA membership. IFA countryside is cheaper than full IFA membership. The country side IFA membership cost €60.. The course took 3 days and was time and money well spent...
    I will have to get a number for the contact in the IFA but Kevin from Tree care Ireland will probably be able to give you the contact detail for a man called john corrarn he will arrange it all.


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