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.
Who Should Apply
This course is designed for an experienced 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.
Other Important Information
Please be advised that this is a 5 day course typically Mon-Friday, with assessments taking place on the Saturday of that same week.
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.