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Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Course in Ilkeston

Cost£370.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus over one week. UK legislation requires anyone carrying out chainsaw operations in a tree canopy from a rope and harness to hold an appropriate qualification. This course prepares you for the industry-compliant assessment that leads to the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness. You must be at least 18 years old and hold current Certificates of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 350mm, and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue before you start.

Who this course is for

Current legislation requires that all those who undertake chainsaw operations within the canopy of a tree from a rope and harness must be appropriately trained and qualified. The training course offered by Derby College Group equips the candidate to undertake an industry-compliant ‘Certificate of Competence’ assessment.

Entry requirements

You will need to be at least 18 years of age and should hold a ‘Certificate of Competence’ in the following units:Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and CrosscuttingAward in Felling and Processing Trees up to 350mmAward in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue(Verification of these units must be produced prior to the start of the course.)

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to operate a chainsaw safely while suspended from a rope and harness in a tree canopy.
  • You'll understand the legal requirements for aerial chainsaw operations in the UK.
  • You'll practise safe rigging and positioning techniques for working at height with a chainsaw.
  • You'll develop skills in controlled cutting, limb removal, and sectional dismantling from an aerial position.
  • You'll learn how to inspect and maintain your chainsaw and personal protective equipment before and during work.
  • You'll understand risk assessment and emergency procedures specific to aerial chainsaw operations.

How you will learn

Training is classroom-based and practical, combining technical instruction with hands-on assessment. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence standard through a practical industry-compliant assessment. You must produce verification of your prerequisite certificates before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must bring verified documentation of your prior certificates in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 350mm, and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue before the course starts.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Arborist: carry out aerial chainsaw work legally and safely
  • Tree surgeon: a using a chainsaw from a rope and harness qualification is a core requirement
  • Utility arborist: clearance work around power lines and infrastructure
  • Forestry worker: specialist aerial operations in commercial forestry
  • Grounds maintenance operative: tree care and canopy management roles
  • Countryside ranger: tree safety and management on public land

What you could study next

Once you hold your Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Certificate, you could work toward the Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging, which covers more complex dismantling techniques. An NVQ in Arboriculture would also support progression into senior arborist or supervisory roles and strengthen your professional standing with employers.

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