Free Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. The course covers safe chainsaw operation, routine maintenance, and cross-cutting techniques. You'll work toward a chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification recognised in forestry, arboriculture, and land-based work. Open to adults aged 19 and over. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Ages 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out routine chainsaw maintenance safely.
You'll learn how to inspect and prepare a chainsaw before use.
You'll learn correct cross-cutting techniques for felled timber.
You'll learn how to identify and manage hazards when working with chainsaws.
You'll learn the safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You'll learn how to sharpen and tension a chainsaw chain.
You'll learn relevant health and safety legislation for chainsaw operators.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on training. Assessment is competence-based: you'll be observed carrying out chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting tasks to demonstrate you can work safely and to the required standard. There may also be written or oral questions to check your underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forestry worker: felling, processing, and managing woodland.
Arboricultural operative: tree surgery and maintenance work.
Grounds maintenance operative: estate and green-space management.
Countryside ranger: conservation and land management roles.
Estate worker: private or public land maintenance.
Timber harvesting operative: commercial logging and extraction.
What you could study next
After completing your chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification, you could progress to:
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Chainsaw and Related Operations (Felling and Processing) - extends your skills to felling trees of different sizes.
Level 3 qualifications in Arboriculture or Forestry - for supervisory or specialist roles in tree surgery and woodland management.
NPTC/City and Guilds units in Aerial Tree Rigging - for working at height in arboricultural settings.
