Course Information
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting ITA – Domestic / Occasional Users
Duration: 2 days including integrated assessment
Course Dates:
11 - 12 May 2026 (4 places)
Course Cost:
Please call or email for course costs
PPE and equipment hire included in the course cost
Venue: Brockham, Surrey
Pre-requisites: This training is suitable for occasional / domestic users only. This course is not suitable if you are using a chainsaw regularly in a professional capacity.
If you are going to use the chainsaw in a commercial capacity (i.e. work) and not on your own private land, it is a legal requirement that you hold the full qualification for this course to satisfy the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A domestic course, only providing the Lantra training certificate, would not be suitable if you wish to proceed to Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm.
This course will provide you with the appropriate techniques & 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 is ideal for domestic or occasional users who wish to learn the essential operation and maintenance of a chainsaw, for example you may have an area of Woodland at home that you want to manage.
Course sessions:
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HSE Legislation & Safety guidelines
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Overview of the Chainsaw & Maintenance Equipment
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Learn about the terms Tension & Compression
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Maintenance of the Chainsaw
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Starting the Chainsaw & Pre-cutting tests
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Cross-cutting Timber accurately to required lengths
Certification:
Once you have successfully carried out this course you will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.
If you are planning on using the Chainsaw regularly in your workplace, or want to progress onto further training such as Tree Felling we would recommend our 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting course with City & Guilds Assessment.