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Woodchippers ARB09
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
1 Day
Novice Candidate Numbers
6
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Woodchipper
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 a woodchipper?
A tree chipper or woodchipper is a machine used for reducing wood (generally tree limbs or trunks) into smaller woodchips. They are often portable, being mounted on wheels on frames suitable for towing behind a truck or van. Power is generally provided by an internal combustion engine
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Set up exclusion zone
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Select suitable type of machine relative to the work being undertaken
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for woodchipper use
- Prepare the woodchipper for use
- Conduct all necessary safety and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of woodchipper
- Disposal of cut materials
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate equipment
- Branches of various lengths and sizes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory assessment:
- 25 multiple choice questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria
- Pre use and operational checks
- Demonstrate knowledge of controls including emergency stop procedure
- Demonstrate safe and efficient use of machines
- End of use checks
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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 aim of the Lantra Woodchippers (ARB09) course with TUPPCO Training is to teach learners how to operate woodchippers safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry best practice, reducing the risk of accidents and machine damage.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand different types of woodchippers and their components
- Learn correct PPE requirements and safe working methods
- Carry out essential pre-use checks, inspection, and maintenance
- Identify hazards and risks associated with woodchipper operation
- Develop safe and efficient branch and material feeding techniques
- Learn correct procedures for clearing blockages, shutdown, and safe storage
By the end of the course, learners will be competent and confident woodchipper operators, able to work safely across arboriculture, forestry, and grounds maintenance settings.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Woodchippers (ARB09) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification demonstrates competence in the safe operation, maintenance, and hazard management of woodchippers used in arboriculture, landscaping, grounds work, and forestry.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards ARB09 Certificate
- Verified competence in safe woodchipper operation
- Understanding of hazards, risks, and safety controls
- Practical skills in machine checks, feeding techniques, and maintenance
- A recognised qualification suitable for professional arborists, grounds teams, and contractors
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for arborists, tree surgeons, grounds maintenance staff, landscapers, forestry workers, estate teams, and contractors who operate woodchippers as part of daily work tasks.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Lantra Woodchippers (ARB09) course with TUPPCO Training is typically completed in one full day, depending on learner numbers and experience.
Course Duration Overview:
- Total training time: 1 day
- Includes: safety theory, PPE requirements, machine setup, and hands-on operating practice
- Delivered by qualified TUPPCO Training instructors
- Flexible on-site delivery available anywhere in the UK, including rural and woodland locations
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides the ARB09 Woodchipper course directly at your workplace, woodland, estate, or contracting yard. This ensures your team trains using your woodchippers in the environment and cutting conditions they work in every day.
Benefits of On-Site Training:
- Training tailored to your machine type, whether disc, drum, or tracked chippers
- Real-world practice feeding branches, brash, and timber
- Flexible scheduling to minimise downtime
- Improves safety culture and reduces operator risk
- Delivered by experienced TUPPCO Training instructors familiar with arboricultural industry standards
Suitable For:
- Tree surgery and arborist teams
- Grounds and landscaping contractors
- Forestry workers and estate teams
- Local councils and maintenance operations
TUPPCO Training provides on-site delivery across the UK, including the Cotswolds and surrounding regions.
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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