Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College. The course runs over one week, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to fell small trees up to 380mm in diameter safely and competently. This felling small trees up to 380mm qualification is assessed through practical and theory elements. It suits anyone working in forestry, arboriculture, or land management who needs a recognised chainsaw felling certificate.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll identify hazards and carry out risk assessments before felling work.
You'll plan and execute safe felling of trees up to 380mm diameter.
You'll use and maintain a chainsaw safely and correctly.
You'll apply correct felling techniques, including directional felling.
You'll follow relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
You'll work safely around other people and in different site conditions.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based with practical, hands-on sessions at Cannington College. You'll be assessed through practical demonstration of felling and chainsaw skills, alongside knowledge-based assessment. Assessment is conducted against City and Guilds standards for the Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannington College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You are likely to need appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for outdoor practical work; contact the college directly to confirm what is required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forestry worker: felling and clearing trees in woodland or forestry settings.
Groundskeeper or estate worker: managing trees and vegetation on private or public land.
Tree surgeon assistant: supporting qualified arborists on site.
Countryside ranger: practical land and woodland management.
Utility vegetation operative: clearing trees near power lines or infrastructure.
Landscape operative: tree and shrub management on commercial or residential sites.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm (City and Guilds) - the next step for working with larger trees.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree Surgery - for more complex and hazardous tree work.
Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture - broader training covering tree care, climbing, and site management.
NPTC/City and Guilds Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Certificate - useful for expanding your chainsaw competence.
