Course Information
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
Duration: 3 days including assessment
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Course Dates:
​​​23 & 24 November 2026 - Assessment 25 November (FULL)
26 & 27 November 2026 - Assessment 30 November (FULL)
08 & 09 December 2026 - Assessment 10 December (FULL)
06 & 07 January 2027 - Assessment 08 January (FULL)
​27 & 28 January 2027 - Assessment 29 January (FULL)
01 & 02 March 2027 - Assessment 04 March (4 places)
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​​​Please call or email for group & on-site bookings
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Course Cost:
Please call or email for our discounted price
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Equipment required - contact us for hire
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​Venue: Brockham, 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?
​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.
If you require training / assessment for Chainsaw Maintenance or Cross-cutting only, please let us know.
