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Course information

Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross - Cutting

Duration: 3 days including assessment

 

 

Course Dates 2025:

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23 & 24 June 2025 - Assessment 26 June (1 space)

01 August 2025 - Refresher Courses (3 Spaces)

12 - 13 August 2025 - Assessment 15 August (3 Spaces)

29 - 30 September 2025 - Assessment 01 October (3 Spaces)

 

Please call/email for group, onsite bookings.

 

Course Cost:

£622.00 (+ £111.90 VAT) per person

 

​Venue: Betchworth, Surrey

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Pre-requisites:  None

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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?

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This course will be suitable for you if you work in, or are looking to work in any of the following industries:

  • Agriculture

  • Arboriculture

  • Horticulture

  • Woodland industries

  • Local Authorities

  • Conservation

  • Construction

  • Land-based industries.

 

Course sessions:

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  • HSE legislation and safety guidelines

  • Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment

  • Maintaining the saw chain

  • Maintaining the guide bar

  • Power unit maintenance

  • Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests

  • Cross-cutting timber

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Certification:

This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.

 

If you require training / assessment for Chainsaw Maintenance or Cross-Cutting only, please let us know.

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