Level 2 Manually Fed Wood Chipper Course in Maidenhead. Classes run at Berkshire College of Agriculture. This one-day course covers safe operation of manually fed woodchippers, operator maintenance, and how to manage blocked systems. You'll get hands-on practice with different woodchipper types and learn the safety checks and post-use procedures operators need to know. No prior experience or qualifications are required. The course runs for 7 hours.
Who this course is for
This comprehensive 1-day course is designed for anyone required to operate woodchippers safely and effectively. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of woodchipper types, learning to carry out essential operator maintenance and safely manage blocked systems. The course also provides a strong foundation in the principles behind cutting systems, essential safety checks, and post-use procedures, ensuring operators leave with both practical skills and the knowledge to maintain a safe working environment. Please contact us on [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
This course has no prerequisites
What you will learn
You'll operate a range of manually fed woodchipper types safely and correctly.
You'll carry out essential operator maintenance checks before and after use.
You'll manage and clear blocked systems safely.
You'll apply the principles behind cutting systems and how they work.
You'll complete pre-use safety checks to industry standards.
You'll follow correct post-use procedures to leave equipment and the site safe.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based with hands-on practical training. You'll work directly with woodchipper equipment during the day, putting safety procedures and maintenance tasks into practice. Assessment is through a combination of practical demonstration and a knowledge test to confirm you can operate a manually fed woodchipper safely and competently.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Berkshire College of Agriculture will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Tree surgeon (arborist) assistant: supports felling, pruning, and chipping on site.
Grounds maintenance operative: manages green spaces including tree and shrub clearance.
Forestry worker: carries out woodland management and timber operations.
Landscape operative: clears and prepares sites for landscaping projects.
Estate maintenance worker: maintains private or public land including vegetation clearance.
Utility vegetation management operative: clears trees and growth near power lines and infrastructure.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting: a natural next step if you work with trees and want to add chainsaw skills.
Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture: broadens your knowledge of tree care and management for more senior roles.
NPTC / City and Guilds forestry and arboriculture units: build a portfolio of machinery and safety tickets recognised across the sector.
