Course information

Clearing Saws - Up to and over 50mm

Duration: 2 days including integrated assessment

Course Dates 2025:

Please call/email for group and onsite bookings.

Course Cost:
£465.50 (+£84.70 VAT) per person

Venue: On site only

Pre-requisites: None
The Clearing Saw is a powerful piece of equipment mainly used to clear woodland, bushes and undergrowth. It allows the ability to get to normally difficult to reach areas, and due to it being a hand held mobile piece of equipment it is important that it’s used correctly and adequate training has taken place to ensure that accidents do not happen.

This Clearing Saw integrated training and assessment course has experienced instructors who will make sure that you use the clearing saw safely and with confidence, and that you understand the relevant regulations and safety requirements.

Who is it for?
This training course in Clearing Saws is available to you if you are a novice. This course is physical so you must be fit and able to carry out the tasks required in the course programme.

Our course is suited to people who work in:

forestry
agriculture
horticulture
landscaping
grounds maintenance

Course sessions:

HSE legislation, safety guidelines and risk assessment
Personal protective equipment
Health and safety features of a clearing saw
Power unit maintenance
Driveshaft, gear and cutting head
Harness adjustment and fuel Starting the clearing saw and performing pre-cutting tests
Safety precautions for site preparation and operations
Clearing saw operation
Clearing the site and performing clearing saw checks

Certification:
Learners who successfully complete the City & Guilds NPTC integrated assessment will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Clearing Saws.