Course Information
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
Duration: 3 days including assessment
Course Dates:
​18 - 19 December 2025 - Assessment 22 December (Full)
13 - 14 January 2026 - Assessment 15 January (Full)
29 - 30 January 2026 - Assessment 03 February (1 place)
12 - 13 February 2026 - Assessment 16 February (3 places)
09 - 10 June 2026 - Assessment 11 June - TBC (4 places)
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Please call/email for group, onsite bookings.
Equipment required - contact us for hire
Course Cost:
£589.00 (+£113.70 VAT) per person
​Venue: Betchworth, Surrey
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Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options.
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:
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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
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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.
