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C&G NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cut & Fell Trees up to 380mm (CS30 & CS31)

City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting along with the Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS30&CS31).

Course Details

  • Subject Areas

    Commercial/Industry Training
  • Qualification

    N/A
  • Course Type

    Part Time
  • Length

    5 days
  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

This course is designed for an experience chainsaw operator, as well as individuals who are new to chainsaws and intend to use them for business, domestic or leisure activities. It is suitable for those seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or arboricultural activities which is likely, immediately or at some future date, to involve felling trees up to 380mm. Please be advised that this is a 5 day course typically Mon-Friday, with assessments taking place on the Saturday of that same week.

Course Dates, Cost and Booking

York Campus:

Multiple dates available. For further information Click here:

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Cost: £980

Qualification Information

Our CS30 and CS31 Chainsaw Operations courses provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required for safe and effective chainsaw use in forestry and arboriculture. CS30 focuses on cross-cutting operations, including the safe cutting of timber under tension and compression, such as fallen branches, tree sections, uprooted stems and other similar situations. CS31 builds on these skills by covering the directional felling of trees using a chainsaw, teaching candidates how to assess tree size, weight, condition, species, guide bar length and weather conditions to carry out safe and controlled felling. The course includes both coniferous and broadleaved trees, as well as trees that are upright, weighted with, or weighted against the intended felling direction.

Course Contents

  • Maintenance of the chainsaw
  • Carry out operational chainsaw checks
  • Know relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
  • Cross-cut timber using a chainsaw
  • Fell and process trees up to 380mm
  • Know relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
  • Remove branches from felled trees using a chainsaw

The college have limited PPE equipment for this course and it is not possible to purchase before hand. A full list of equipment needed along with specified PPE will be provided once you have signed up to the course.

Entry Requirements

Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Candidates must be at least 16 years old in order to operate a chainsaw.

Other Important Information

City and Guilds will no longer produce physical skills card upon a successful completion of this accreditation. Candidates can expect to receive a digital skills card which they will be able to access through their online portal. The training centre will be unable to send or provide this upon completion. All candidates will also need to provide ID on the day of their assessment as proof of identification. Failure to do this may result in your assessment being suspended.

Telephone: 0194772324

Email: Shortcourses@askham-bryan.ac.uk

York Campus:

Multiple dates available. For further information Click here:

Book Now

Cost: £980

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