Level 2 Manually Fed Wood Chipper Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre. This is a one-day course for experienced operators who want a formal, industry-relevant qualification. You'll cover safe working practices and complete a revision session before assessment. Fees apply, and start dates and costs are subject to change, so check with the centre before booking. You must be experienced in using a brushwood chipper and bring your own PPE on the day.
Who this course is for
This one day course is suitable for experienced users who wish to gain their industry relevant qualification with a revision session.
Entry requirements
You must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE)
You must be experienced in using a brushwood chipper
What you will learn
You'll review safe operating procedures for manually fed wood chippers.
You'll identify the hazards and risks associated with wood chipper use.
You'll demonstrate correct pre-use checks and machine inspection routines.
You'll apply safe feeding techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
You'll understand relevant health and safety legislation for this type of machinery.
How you will learn
The course runs over one day in a classroom setting. You'll take part in a revision session covering safe use, hazard awareness, and operating procedures. Assessment is by a written or knowledge-based test. You must bring your own personal protective equipment on the day.
What you will need to bring
You must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE). Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm any other requirements before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Tree surgeon. Operates chippers as part of arboricultural work.
Grounds maintenance operative. Uses chippers for site clearance and waste management.
Forestry worker. Processes timber and brash on forestry sites.
Landscape gardener. Handles green waste using chipping machinery.
Utility vegetation manager. Clears vegetation around power lines and infrastructure.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. A natural next step for anyone working in arboriculture or forestry who also operates chainsaws.
Level 3 Award in Arboriculture. Builds on practical machinery skills with broader tree care and management knowledge.
NPTC / City and Guilds Awards in Pesticide Application. Useful for grounds maintenance roles that combine machinery operation with vegetation management.
