February

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely, to industry standards in line with current legislation.

Course Description

Topics covered include risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, manufacturers recommendations for chainsaw maintenance, battery powered machine maintenance, individual components, maintaining guide bar and chain, reassembling a chainsaw and cutting system, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, biosecurity and environmental considerations, cross-cutting timber, moving and stacking timber, working methods and considerations.

To achieve this qualification candidates must successfully achieve a one to one practical assessment with oral questioning by an NPTC City & Guilds approved assessor.