Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 25 March 2025
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LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 Days, 9am-4pm
LEARNING AREA
Horticulture, Floristry & Arboriculture Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Course information

Bicton College Arboriculture students chopping up tree branches with a chainsaw in a field This course is an introduction to the suite of NPTC Certificates of Competence relating to chainsaws. On successful completion of the course you will receive a L2 Certificate in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.

This is a 3 day course - 2 days training and an assessment on day 3 which takes around 3 hours.

You will cover the following:

Basic use and maintenance of the chainsaw

Current health and safety legislation and safety clothing (PPE) guidance

Fuel mixtures and lubricants

Power unit, safety features, recoil starter

Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening

Hot and cold start

Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques

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Course type Employer Training Leisure and Professional
Tuition Fees: £442.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
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Course Code 13816-BIC-24, 14220-BIC-24, 14188-BIC-24, 13817-BIC-24, 14189-BIC-24

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