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Level 3 Chainsaw from a MEWP 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 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time over one week. This course is for people who already use a chainsaw from a MEWP in their work, whether in arboriculture, maintenance, or repair. You must have completed prerequisite chainsaw units and hold a current MEWP operating certificate before you start. The use of a chainsaw from a mobile elevating work platform qualification is assessed through practical demonstration.

Who this course is for

If you use a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) in your work, this qualification will help prove your skills, be it in arboriculture, maintenance or repair work.

Entry requirements

The minimum age limit for candidates is 16 years. The candidate must have previously completed pre-requisite units (201) Chainsaw Maintenance, (202) Cross-cutting and (203) Felling and Processing up to 380mm.Candidates must also hold a current suitable competence certificate in operating the MEWP that is going to be used for the assessment. This could be the City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Safe Use and Operation of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms or an alternative nationally recognised certificate as

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate safe chainsaw operation from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform
  • You'll apply correct techniques for cutting, pruning, and processing timber at height
  • You'll show competence in chainsaw maintenance and pre-use checks in an elevated context
  • You'll follow safe working practices and relevant legislation when using a MEWP with a chainsaw
  • You'll manage risks associated with combined chainsaw and MEWP operations

How you will learn

Assessment is practical and competence-based. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out chainsaw operations from a MEWP to the required standard. The course runs over one week with daytime classroom and practical sessions at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. Assessment covers both your technical skills and your understanding of safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

You must bring your current MEWP competence certificate and evidence of having completed the prerequisite chainsaw units (201, 202, and 203) before attending. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm any additional requirements, including personal protective equipment, before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Arborist: use of a chainsaw from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) qualification supports aerial tree surgery work
  • Tree surgeon: demonstrates competence for elevated chainsaw operations
  • Grounds maintenance operative: supports specialist cutting and clearance roles
  • Utility arborist: required for vegetation management near power lines and infrastructure
  • Forestry worker: broadens scope to include elevated felling and processing
  • Highways maintenance operative: supports tree and vegetation clearance on road networks

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform qualification, you could work toward further City and Guilds NPTC chainsaw units covering more complex operations. An NVQ in Arboriculture would support a broader career in tree surgery and grounds management. If you work at height regularly, a formal MEWP operator qualification at a higher level may also be worth considering.

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