Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

Course Description

This combined two day course covers both chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting timber. Ideal for those needing both qualifications in a single training block rather than attending separate courses. Day one covers all aspects of chainsaw maintenance including PPE, fuel and oil preparation, starting procedures, pre-use checks, fault identification and routine servicing. Day two builds on this with cross-cutting techniques, site safety, understanding tension and compression in timber, safely freeing a trapped guide bar, and handling and stacking timber. Suitable for those working in agriculture, horticulture, woodland, local authorities, conservation, construction and land-based industries. Training is delivered in small groups by experienced instructors. A minimum level of fitness is required. This course can be delivered as a Lantra Awards ITA course (Integrated Training & Assessment) whereby you are assessed during the course by your approved instructor and will receive a Certificate of Competence. This is appropriate for learners working in Agriculture or non-forestry and Arboricultural Sectors. For those working in Forestry or Arboriculture, then a formal Lantra Awards Qualification would be required. The assessment is divided into 2 compulsory units and usually takes half a day to complete.