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Level 3 Chainsaw Felling Medium Trees Course in Ilkeston

Cost£255.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. The course runs for one week, covering the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to fell and process medium-sized trees in arboriculture, forestry and related industries. You must hold a Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting and a Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm before you start.

Who this course is for

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out felling and processing of medium size trees over 380mm and up to 760mm as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have achieved the 0039-20 Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting and the 0039-21 Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm (or equivalent versions). Verification of this must be produced prior to the start of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and understanding required to fell medium trees over 380mm and up to 760mm safely.
  • You'll practise the techniques for processing felled medium trees on site.
  • You'll apply safe working practices and risk assessment when operating a chainsaw on larger trees.
  • You'll learn how to plan and control the felling direction of medium-sized trees.
  • You'll understand the relevant legislation and industry standards that apply to this work.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and practical, delivered over one week of daytime sessions. Assessment for the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence is through practical demonstration and knowledge assessment. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out felling and processing tasks safely and to the required standard.

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.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Arborist: felling and processing trees for tree surgery contractors
  • Forestry worker: chainsaw operations in commercial forestry
  • Grounds maintenance operative: tree work as part of estate or land management
  • Utility arborist: vegetation clearance near power lines and infrastructure
  • Self-employed tree surgeon: running your own tree work business

What you could study next

Once you hold this level 3 felling and processing medium trees over 380mm and up to 760mm qualification, you could progress to the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Large Trees Over 760mm, which covers the most demanding chainsaw felling work. You might also consider the Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree Surgery, or a full NVQ in Arboriculture to broaden your professional credentials in the sector.

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