Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (replaces CS31)


Duration:  5 days including assessment


Course Dates 2024

1 – 4 October – assessment 7 October – FULL

4 – 7 November – assessment 12 November – FULL

9 – 12 December  – assessment 13 December – FULL

27 – 30 January 2025 – assessment TBC

Please call/email for group, onsite bookings.


Course Cost

£990.00 (+ £185.60 VAT) per person


Venue: Dorking, Surrey

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Pre-Requisites – Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (CS30 / 0020-03) prior to attending this course.

This course is ideal for those wishing to achieve Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm and will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when felling trees, but also aware of relevant health and safety requirements ensuring that 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:

  • Agriculture
  • Arboriculture
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Woodland industries
  • Local Authorities
  • Conservation
  • Construction
  • Land-based industries

Course sessions:

  • HSE legislation and safety guidelines
  • Felling
  • Branch removal – snedding and de­limbing
  • Cross-cutting felled timber
  • Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
  • Clear site and chainsaw checks

This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm.

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