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Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course in Lewes – Plumpton College

Cost£554.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Dec 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course in Lewes. Classes run at Plumpton College, part-time over one week during the day. You'll cover chainsaw maintenance, safe operation, and the cross-cutting of timber through a mix of practical and theory-based learning. Chainsaws are provided, but you must bring your own PPE. The course is designed for professional users who need a recognised chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification.

Who this course is for

These courses are for anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in the safe use, maintenance and operation of chainsaws. They can support beginners developing practical skills, as well as those seeking formal assessment, industry-recognised certification or a refresher in chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting techniques.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to maintain a chainsaw safely and correctly.
  • You'll practise cross-cutting timber using proper technique.
  • You'll understand the risks associated with chainsaw use and how to manage them.
  • You'll learn how to inspect and prepare a chainsaw before use.
  • You'll apply safe working practices in line with industry standards.
  • You'll identify faults and understand when a chainsaw is unfit for use.

How you will learn

The course runs over one week with daytime classes at Plumpton College. Learning combines classroom-based theory with practical chainsaw work. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge and your practical competence. Chainsaws are provided by the college. You must bring your own PPE to take part in practical sessions.

What you will need to bring

You must bring your own PPE. This typically includes a chainsaw helmet, visor, ear defenders, chainsaw gloves, chainsaw trousers or chaps, and steel-toecap boots. Plumpton College will confirm the full PPE requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Forestry worker: felling, clearing, and managing woodland.
  • Grounds maintenance operative: maintaining parks, estates, and green spaces.
  • Arboricultural worker: tree surgery and tree care support roles.
  • Estate or land management worker: practical land and countryside management.
  • Countryside ranger: conservation and habitat management work.
  • Timber harvesting operative: commercial timber production and processing.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Certificate, you could move on to further chainsaw units covering felling and processing. The City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Chainsaw and Related Operations (Felling and Processing Trees) is a natural next step for those working in forestry or arboriculture. A Level 3 qualification in Forestry and Arboriculture can open doors to supervisory and specialist roles.

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