4 days training plus assessment Monday 13 April This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. 4 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

5 days training plus assessment Friday 1 May This course is for individuals who climb trees as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  5 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to climb trees and perform aerial rescue safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

3 days training plus assessment 11 May This course is for individuals who use chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  3 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use chainsaws from a rope and harness safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. (more…)

Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and HSE INDG317 Chainsaws at Work, it is recommended that individuals undertake regular refreshers/updates to ensure they work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence. The suggested intervals for refresher training are: • occasional users – every two to three years; • (more…)

2 days training plus assessment tba This course is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.  2 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.  Topics covered (more…)