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Chainsaw from a M.E.W.P. Level 3
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
Novice Training Course Duration
3 days training and level 2 Assessment
Novice Candidate Numbers
4
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is using a chainsaw from a M.E.W.P
For professional chainsaw operators working in forestry and arboriculture the industry recommendation is that for ’high risk ‘activities (paragraph 137 PUWER ACOP) the minimum level of adequacy of training is to a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification where assessment is carried out independently of the training. This includes when using a chainsaw to cut or trim tree limbs when standing in a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Understanding of relevant health and safety and industry good practice.
- Ability to promote health and safety and industry good practice
- Understanding of how to set up and operate a MEWP
- Ability to set up and operate a MEWP in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual.
- Understanding of how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.
- Understanding of how to operate a chainsaw from a MEWP.
- Ability to prepare a MEWP for transport.
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Operators’ manuals
- MEWP
- Chainsaw
- Risk assessment completed
- Have a suitable selection of trees limbs at height to cut
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Theory assessment:
- Operator knowledge questions
- Operator knowledge discussion
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Practical assessment criteria
- Understanding of relevant health and safety and industry good practice.
- Ability to promote health and safety and industry good practice
- Understanding of how to set up and operate a MEWP
- Ability to set up and operate a MEWP in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual.
- Understanding of how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.
- Understanding of how to operate a chainsaw from a MEWP.
- Ability to prepare a MEWP for transport.
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Where can Tuppco deliver onsite training courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The purpose of the Chainsaw from a MEWP Level 3 course with TUPPCO Training is to ensure that operators can carry out safe, controlled, and efficient aerial cutting operations using a chainsaw from within a MEWP, following all legal and industry standards.
Key Course Objectives
- Understand MEWP safety, stability, and operating procedures
- Learn correct chainsaw handling techniques at height
- Carry out risk assessments and emergency planning for aerial work
- Develop skills in safe cutting, branch removal, and managing falling debris
- Practise clear communication between ground staff and aerial operator
- Understand PPE requirements, rescue arrangements, and safe work positioning
- Learn correct shutdown, maintenance, and post-use procedures
By the end of the course, learners will be fully competent to perform aerial cutting operations safely and professionally using a chainsaw from a MEWP.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) – Level 3 course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. This award confirms that operators are competent to carry out aerial cutting operations using a chainsaw from within a MEWP, in accordance with industry safety standards and arboricultural best practice.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Level 3 Chainsaw from a MEWP Certificate
- Recognised competence in safe chainsaw use at height
- Demonstrated understanding of MEWP safety, emergency procedures, and team communication
- Skills in controlled cutting, branch removal, and aerial work positioning
- Industry-accepted certification suitable for professional arborists and tree contractors
Who the Award Is For:
This qualification is ideal for experienced arborists, tree surgeons, forestry workers, and professional contractors who perform aerial cutting, pruning, deadwood removal, or dismantling operations from a MEWP.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Chainsaw from a MEWP – Level 3 course with TUPPCO Training typically takes 1 to 2 days, depending on learner experience, MEWP type, and operational requirements.
Course Duration Overview:
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Total training time: 1–2 days
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Includes: safety theory, chainsaw operation, MEWP positioning, and practical cutting exercises
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Delivered by expert TUPPCO Training arboricultural instructors
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On-site training available anywhere in the UK, including woodland, parks, estates, and commercial sites
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training can deliver the Chainsaw from a MEWP Level 3 course directly at your workplace, allowing your team to train using your MEWP, your chainsaws, and in the real environments where aerial work is carried out.
Why On-Site Training Is So Effective:
- Training tailored to your MEWP model and work conditions
- Realistic practice on your trees, access situations, and aerial cutting tasks
- Minimises staff travel and site disruption
- Enhances safety and compliance during actual work operations
- Delivered by highly experienced TUPPCO Training arborist instructors
Suitable For:
- Tree surgery companies
- Local authorities and highway teams
- Forestry and woodland contractors
- Estate and land management teams
TUPPCO Training provides on-site delivery across the UK, including the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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