Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Course in Maidenhead. Classes run at Berkshire College of Agriculture, part-time during the day. No previous experience is required to join. The course runs for 21 hours in total. You'll cover health and safety law, essential maintenance procedures, correct starting checks, and hands-on cross-cutting of timber. The City and Guilds chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification is well regarded by employers in forestry, arboriculture, and land management.
Who this course is for
This course provides comprehensive instruction on health and safety requirements, as well as the relevant legislation governing the use of chainsaws in the workplace. Participants are guided through essential maintenance procedures, supported by the underpinning technical knowledge necessary to carry out these tasks effectively and safely. The course also covers correct starting procedures and operational checks. In addition, participants will gain hands-on experience in cross-cutting timber, learning how to evaluate timber properties and select the correct cutting techniques to effectively and safely manage tension and compression forces. Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to proceed with booking.
Entry requirements
This course has no prerequisites
What you will learn
You'll learn the health and safety requirements and legislation governing chainsaw use in the workplace.
You'll carry out essential chainsaw maintenance procedures with the technical knowledge to do them safely.
You'll practise correct starting procedures and pre-use operational checks.
You'll gain hands-on experience cross-cutting timber using a chainsaw.
You'll understand the underpinning technical knowledge needed to maintain and operate a chainsaw effectively.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom-based setting at Berkshire College of Agriculture, combining taught instruction with practical, hands-on activity. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out maintenance procedures and cross-cutting tasks correctly and safely, as well as your understanding of the relevant health and safety requirements and legislation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Berkshire College of Agriculture will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Grounds maintenance operative: chainsaw use is a core part of the role.
Arboricultural worker: tree surgery and woodland management work.
Forestry worker: felling, cross-cutting, and timber processing.
Estate or countryside ranger: managing woodland and green spaces.
Landscaping contractor: site clearance and vegetation management.
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Chainsaw and Related Operations (Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm): the next step if you want to move into felling work.
Level 3 qualifications in Arboriculture or Forestry: for those moving into supervisory or specialist tree surgery roles.
NPTC/City and Guilds units in Aerial Tree Rigging or Climbing: for arboricultural work at height.
