Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre over three days. The core chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting classes are taught across two consecutive days, followed by a one-day independent NPTC assessment. You'll learn how to safely maintain a chainsaw and carry out cross-cutting operations to a recognised standard. This City and Guilds chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification is assessed by an independent NPTC assessor on the final day. You must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE).
Who this course is for
This core unit is taught on two consecutive days followed by a one-day independent NPTC assessment.
Entry requirements
You must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE).
What you will learn
You'll learn how to inspect and maintain a chainsaw before and after use.
You'll practise safe cross-cutting techniques on felled timber.
You'll understand the causes of chainsaw kickback and how to prevent it.
You'll learn how to sharpen and tension a chainsaw chain correctly.
You'll identify common faults and carry out basic on-site repairs.
You'll follow safe working procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
How you will learn
Teaching takes place in a classroom and practical setting over two consecutive days. On the third day, you sit an independent NPTC assessment. This is a separate assessment event, not delivered by the teaching centre. The assessment tests both your practical chainsaw skills and your underpinning knowledge of maintenance and cross-cutting procedures.
What you will need to bring
You must bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a requirement stated by the provider. Contact Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre before your start date to confirm exactly which PPE items are required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forestry worker: felling, clearing, and maintaining woodland areas.
Grounds maintenance operative: tree and vegetation management on-site.
Arboricultural assistant: supporting qualified arborists with tree work.
Estate or countryside ranger: managing land and natural habitats.
Utility vegetation clearance operative: keeping power lines and roadsides clear.
Timber harvesting operative: processing felled timber in forestry operations.
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Use: Felling Trees Up to 380mm - the next step for those moving into tree felling work.
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Use: Felling Trees Over 380mm - for more advanced felling operations.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Chainsaw Use - relevant for those working in utility or emergency response contexts.
