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The Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance qualification is nationally recognised and is the first step towards becoming a fully qualified chainsaw user.

For professional chainsaw operators working in forestry and arboriculture the industry recommendation is that for ’high risk‘ activities the minimum level of adequacy of training is a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification where assessment is carried out independently of the training. 

This qualification meets this requirement.

The finer details

This qualification will allow you to develop and demonstrate your competence in chainsaw maintenance; to work safely, effectively and efficiently, reducing unnecessary risks to yourself and others.

It will also provide firm evidence of your ability to meet licence-to-practise standards.

Quality Assurance policies are in place to ensure that all assessments meet the independent assessment requirements for this sector.

The following pathways are available:

  • Maintenance for liquid fuel-powered chainsaws
  • Maintenance for battery-powered chainsaws.

Further information relating to content of this qualification can be found in the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance Qualification Specification.

Delivery method

Practical observation and assessment

Who should attend?

If you are over the age of 16 and wish to develop your knowledge, understanding, and skills and require proof of competence in chainsaw maintenance, then this course is suitable for you.

The Qualification aims to ensure you can be confident the minimum standards of good working practices are observed/followed at all times.

What will be covered?

This qualification will assess your abilities in the following areas:

  • working safely
  • relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
  • carrying out maintenance of the chainsaw and cutting system
  • operational chainsaw checks.

In one or both of the following pathways:

liquid fuel-powered chainsaws

battery-powered chainsaws.
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