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This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance.

We keep the training groups small so that you'll receive plenty of individual attention from our experienced instructors throughout the process.

This course is ideal for those who work in the land-based sector or those starting their career in Forestry and Arboriculture.

This course will give you the skills to carry out cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw and will teach you everything that you need to know to pass the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw.

The finer details

This training will enable you to develop your competence in cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw; to work safely, effectively and efficiently, reducing unnecessary risks to yourself and others.

The following units are available:

  • Cross-cutting timber using a liquid fuel-powered chainsaw
  • Cross-cutting timber using a battery-powered chainsaw.

 

 

Delivery method

Theory/practical

Course description:

Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw Download PDF

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for those wishing to obtain a Licence to Practice, as this course can help you proceed to the Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw.

This course is designed for any person who is, or will be required to carry out cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw. This may include, but is not exclusive to those involved in industries such as: 

• Forestry

• Arboriculture

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Woodland Industries

• Local Authorities

• Conservation

• Construction

• Land-based industries

• Infrastructure management.

What will be covered?

Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw:
 
• Introduction
• Cross-Cutting Timber Safety and the Law
• PPE Specific to Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Operator Environmental Responsibility
• Carrying Out a Risk Assessment
• The Safety Features of a Chainsaw
• Types of Chainsaws
• Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw
• Moving and Stacking Timber and Clearance of the Worksite 
• Conclusion
 
Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (Liquid fuel-powered)
 
• Fuel and Oil for Liquid Fuel-Powered Chainsaws
• The Starting Process for Liquid Fuel-Powered Chainsaws
• Post Work Care of Liquid Fuel -Powered Equipment
 
Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (Battery-powered) 
 
• Batteries and Oil for Battery-Powered Chainsaws 
• The Starting Process for Battery-Powered Chainsaws
• Post Work Care of Battery-Powered Equipment
 
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