Course Description

Felling trees can be hazardous and it is essential to have total confidence and expertise to avoid accidents. This three day course covers the safe felling, processing and extraction of trees up to 380mm diameter and leads to the Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm. Learning outcomes include: identifying risk assessment and emergency procedures; assessing trees for hazards; felling trees with guide bar not greater than 380mm; assessing leaning trees; making accurate felling cuts; snedding and de-limbing; cross-cutting to required lengths; understanding tension and compression; safely removing a trapped guide bar; and taking down hung-up trees using hand tools. Course sessions cover HSE legislation, felling, branch removal, cross-cutting felled timber, takedown of hung-up trees, and site clearance. Suitable for arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, local authorities, conservation and construction. A minimum level of fitness is required. Formally known as CS31. Pre-requisite: Lantra Awards Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting or equivalent. 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 Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm. The assessment is 1 compulsory unit and usually takes half a day to complete.