During in this course, you will cover:

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (2 days Training)

• Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
• Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer
• Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
• Handle and stack timber in a safe manner.
• And much more

Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (3 days Training)

• Fell trees which have a diameter less than the effective cutting length of a guide bar (guide bar length not greater than 380mm/15”)
• Assess the trees to be felled for hazards and risks
• Take down hung-up trees to a safe and stable position
• Assess a leaning tree and the safest method of felling Make accurate felling cuts in the correct positions
• De-limb felled trees in a safe and methodical manner
• And much more

Units covered in qualification:

• Chainsaw maintenance
• Cross-cutting Timber using a Chainsaw
• Felling and processing Trees up to 380mm

After successfully completing the assessment element of this course you will receive a Qualification with a Certificate and Skill Card.

Worth noting: As there are physical elements to our course, you'll need to have at least a minimum level of fitness