Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm

Course Description

This comprehensive five day combined course covers chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and the felling and processing of trees up to 380mm. Ideal for those new to chainsaw use who need all three qualifications together. Pre-requisite: It is strongly recommended that operators hold a current Emergency First Aid at Work certificate with +F Forestry add on. Assessment: This course is a Lantra Awards non-assessed course followed by assessment through a Lantra Awards qualification, whereby successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm. The assessment is 3 compulsory units and usually takes half a day to complete. The assessment can be completed in stages during the course or as one standalone event. Delivered in small groups by experienced instructors, with training available on a site of your choice in Yorkshire & the North East Course sessions: HSE legislation and safety guidelines Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment Maintaining the saw chain Maintaining the guide bar Power unit maintenance Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests Cross-cutting timber and felled timber Felling Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing Take down hung-up trees using hand tools Clear site and chainsaw checks