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Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Course at Cannington College

Cost£500.00
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 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College. This intensive one-week course covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate a chainsaw safely while working at height from a MEWP. It combines classroom learning with practical training. The course is relevant to arborists, tree surgeons, and utility workers who need to carry out aerial chainsaw operations. Entry requirements vary, so contact Cannington College directly to confirm what you need before you apply. City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform with 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 learn how to operate a chainsaw safely from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
  • You'll understand the risks specific to aerial chainsaw work and how to manage them.
  • You'll practise positioning and stabilising a MEWP for chainsaw operations.
  • You'll learn how to inspect and maintain chainsaw equipment before use.
  • You'll develop safe cutting techniques suited to working at height.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and safe working practices for MEWP and chainsaw use.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and practical, delivered over one week at Cannington College. You'll cover underpinning knowledge in the classroom and demonstrate competence through practical assessments. Assessment is based on observed performance and knowledge tests, in line with the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence requirements.

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

  • Arborist: tree surgery work at height using aerial platforms.
  • Tree surgeon: chainsaw and climbing work for commercial contractors.
  • Utility arborist: vegetation clearance near power lines and infrastructure.
  • Grounds maintenance operative: specialist cutting roles requiring MEWP chainsaw skills.
  • Forestry worker: timber and woodland management involving aerial operations.
  • Highway tree inspector: roadside tree work requiring certified aerial chainsaw competence.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree Felling: extends your chainsaw skills to hazardous and emergency situations.
  • MEWP Operator Licence (IPAF): a recognised operator card for working on mobile elevating platforms across a wider range of industries.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture: broader qualification covering tree assessment, climbing, and management for those pursuing a full arborist career.
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