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The Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw 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 cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw; 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:

  • Cross-cutting timber using a liquid fuel-powered chainsaw
  • Cross-cutting timber using a battery-powered chainsaw.
Further information relating to content of this qualification can be found in the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw 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 cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw, 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:

The principles of health and safety
Industry specific regulations and best practices
Identifying hazards and controlling risks
Using safe productive and sustainable working practices to cross-cut timber using a chainsaw 
Carrying out safe, productive and sustainable clearing of the worksite
 
For liquid fuel-powered chainsaws:
 
Transporting and storing the fuel required for liquid fuel-powered chainsaws
Carrying out safe and effective on-site refuelling of a liquid fuel-powered chainsaw
Carrying out safe and effective refilling of the saw chain oil reservoir on a liquid fuel-powered chainsaw
Carrying out safe and effective starting processes on the liquid fuel-powered chainsaw
Preparing the liquid fuel-powered chainsaw for transport and storage
 
For battery-powered chainsaws:
 
Transporting and storing the batteries required for battery-powered chainsaws
Installing and removing a battery on a battery-powered chainsaw
Carry out safe and effective refilling of the saw chain oil reservoir on a battery-powered chainsaw
Carry out safe and effective starting processes on a battery-powered chainsaw
Preparing the battery-powered chainsaw for transport and storage
 

 

 

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