Course Information
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
Duration: 3 days including assessment
Course Dates:
11 - 12 May 2026 - Assessment 13 May (4 places)
09 - 10 June 2026 - Assessment 11 June (FULL)
30 June - 01 July 2026 - Assessment 02 July TBC (4 places)
Please call or email for group & on-site bookings
Course Cost:
Please call or email for our summer 2026 discounted price
Equipment required - contact us for hire
Venue: Brockham, Surrey
Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options.
Pre-requisites: None
This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting. It will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a chainsaw but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements making sure you stay protected.
Who is it for?
This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following industries:
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Agriculture
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Arboriculture
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Horticulture
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Woodland industries
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Local Authorities
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Conservation
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Construction
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Land-based industries
Course sessions:
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HSE legislation and safety guidelines
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Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment
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Maintaining the saw chain
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Maintaining the guide bar
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Power unit maintenance
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Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests
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Cross-cutting timber
Certification:
This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.
If you require training / assessment for Chainsaw Maintenance or Cross-cutting only, please let us know.
