Refresher – Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm (Lantra)

Our refresher modules covering ground based forestry & arboricultural operations will refresh operators with the appropriate techniques and underpinning knowledge to ensure that they continue to be confident when working within forestry, arboriculture or allied industries. It will also ensure awareness of current health and safety legislation, and industry good practice, keeping individuals up-to-date and skilled.

Each module is supported by its own booklet outlining minimum course content, and will be delivered by instructors approved by Lantra Awards.

The modules are designed to be short, sharp and focussed and will provide refresher training for operators. They are not to be used as a substitute for novice operator training, nor will they offer the wide range of skills needed for inexperienced operators to work safely.

Note: Due to the nature of some of the training a minimum level of fitness is required for specific modules. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage any learner it is an essential requirement.

Other chainsaw refresher modules are available, please askfor further details.

Who is it for?

Those wishing to officially refresher their knowledge in Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm.  If you use a Chainsaw regularly this is recommended every 5 years.  If you use a Chainsaw less often then every 2 years is the recommendation.

Course Content

  • HSE legislation and safety guidelines
  • Overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment
  • Maintaining the saw chain
  • Maintaining the guide bar
  • Power unit maintenance
  • Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests
  • Cross-cutting timber 
  • Felling techniques
  • Branch removal – snedding and de-limbing
  • Clear site and chainsaw checks

Course summary

Title: Refresher – Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling up to 380mm

Assessment: Lantra Integrated

Cost: £315+VAT per person to include Lantra training, assessment, and eCertificate

Prices may vary depending on location and/or numbers

Duration: 2-days

Pre-requisites: Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling up to 380mm qualification

Learners will require…

  • Chainsaw (maximum 15″ guide bar)
  • PPE:
    • chainsaw boots
    • chainsaw trousers
    • work gloves
    • forestry helmet
    • forestry first aid kit
  • Operator maintenance tools
  • 2-stroke fuel and saw chain oil
  • Packed lunch

Saw and PPE hire available, ask for details