Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Course in Lewes. Classes run at Plumpton College, part-time over one week. This practical course builds on chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting skills. You'll learn to safely fell and process small trees up to 380mm in diameter. Chainsaws are provided, but you must bring your own PPE. The felling small trees up to 380mm qualification is assessed through practical demonstration.
Who this course is for
These courses are for individuals looking to develop their knowledge and practical skills in tree inspection and the safe felling of small trees. They are suitable for those with some existing experience who want to build their confidence, improve their practical understanding or work towards recognised training and certification in arboriculture.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to safely fell small trees up to 380mm in diameter.
You'll develop techniques for processing felled trees on site.
You'll apply chainsaw safety procedures in a practical outdoor setting.
You'll understand the risks and hazards involved in tree felling operations.
You'll practise correct use and handling of a chainsaw during felling tasks.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom-based. You'll develop skills through hands-on felling and processing exercises. Assessment is competence-based: you'll be observed carrying out felling tasks and assessed against the required standards for safe operation. You must demonstrate that you can fell and process small trees safely and correctly before you earn the Certificate of Competence.
What you will need to bring
You must provide your own PPE (personal protective equipment) for this course. Chainsaws are provided by Plumpton College. Contact Plumpton College before your start date to confirm exactly which PPE items are required.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Arboricultural worker: ground-based tree work and clearance
Forestry operative: felling and processing timber in woodland
Grounds maintenance operative: tree and vegetation management on site
Estate worker: land clearance and tree work on rural estates
Utility vegetation management operative: clearance around power lines and infrastructure
What you could study next
Once you hold the felling small trees up to 380mm certificate, you could progress to:
City and Guilds Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (Dangerous Trees) - for working with hazardous or structurally compromised trees.
City and Guilds Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm - for larger-diameter trees and more complex felling operations.
Level 3 qualifications in Arboriculture, for those moving into supervisory or specialist tree surgery roles.
