Level 3 Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College over one week, daytime. This felling and processing medium trees over 380mm and up to 760mm qualification covers the skills and safety knowledge needed to fell and process larger-diameter trees using a chainsaw. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Level 3 felling and processing medium trees over 380mm and up to 760mm certificate, which many employers in forestry, arboriculture, and land management recognise.
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 plan and carry out the safe felling of medium trees between 380mm and 760mm diameter.
You'll assess site hazards and apply appropriate risk controls before and during felling operations.
You'll use a chainsaw correctly and safely for felling and cross-cutting at this tree size.
You'll apply directional felling techniques to control the fall of medium-sized trees.
You'll process felled trees into usable timber lengths to specification.
You'll maintain your chainsaw and personal protective equipment to the required standard.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based and practical, delivered over one week at Cannington College. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and carry out felling and processing operations safely and to the required standard. Assessment includes practical demonstration of chainsaw use, felling technique, and site safety procedures. The City and Guilds Certificate of Competence is awarded on successful completion of the required assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forestry worker: felling, processing, and managing woodland.
Arborist: tree care and removal work in urban and rural settings.
Chainsaw operator: contract felling and timber processing.
Estate worker: land management including woodland operations.
Utility vegetation manager: clearance work near power lines and infrastructure.
Tree surgeon: specialist tree removal and pruning.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Large Trees Over 760mm: the next step up for operators working with larger-diameter trees.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Chainsaw Operations: useful for utility and emergency response roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Forest Machine Operations: broadens your forestry skill set into machine-based harvesting and extraction work.
