COURSES FOR PROFESSIONAL USERS (Lantra Awards training course leading to a QCF qualification/licence to practice)

This route is intended for someone who anticipates seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or arboricultural activities which is likely, immediately or at some future date, to involve felling trees over 200mm (8") in diameter, and/or aerial tree work.

  1. Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (2 days) COURSE CODE 991

    Day 1 covers the safe operation and maintenance of a chainsaw.
    Day 2 covers safely cross-cutting pre-felled timber.

    COST: £295 per person
    QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £245 per person
    LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


  2. Felling and processing trees up to 380mm (4 days) COURSE CODE 2541

    3 days spent felling and processing trees up to 380mm diameter

    COST: £495 per person
    QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £245 per person
    LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


  3. Maintenance, Cross-Cutting & Felling Small Trees up to 380mm (5 days) COURSE CODE 2564
    **'CS30-31'**

    This course and assessment is required for professional chainsaw users. It replaces the old CS30-31 course, and is a combination of the two courses listed above.
    Day 1 covers the safe operation and maintenance of a chainsaw.
    Day 2 covers safely cross-cutting pre-felled timber.
    Days 3-5 spent felling and processing trees up to 380mm.

    COST: £535 per person
    QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £460 per person
    More Info ...
    LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


  4. Felling and processing trees over 380mm (15") diameter (4 days) Course code 2543

    Candidates for this course must hold level 2 awards in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm.
    COST: £495 per person
    QCF level 3 assessment on 1 additional day cost £245 per person
    LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


  5. Dealing with Individual and Multiple Windblown Trees (3 days) COURSE CODE

    Candidates for this course must hold level 2 and 3 awards listed above.
    COST: £495 per person
    QCF level 3 assessment on 1 additional day cost £245 per person
    LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


COURSE AVAILABILITY

For more info contact Phil or Karen on:

Phone:   01490 460611
Mobile:  0789 149 4341
Email:    phil@chainsawtraining.com

WE ALSO RUN CUSTOMISED COURSES ON A ONE TO ONE BASIS - please ring for details!

Bookings are currently being taken for:

  • All through 2025 - a variety of available dates
    • Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting.
    Training and integrated assessment £295.
    Optional professional assessment available £245.
    Places available

  • Dates TBC
    • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm diam.
    Training £535
    Assessment £460
    Places available

  • Dates to be arranged...please ring for details
    • Dealing with individual and multiple windblown trees course cost £495
    Assessment cost £245
    Places available

  • Dates to be arranged - please ring for details
    • FELLING AND PROCESSING TREES OVER 380mm diam
    Training £495
    Assessment £245
    Places available

Local Accommodation
SITE UPDATED 20-5-2024

I will travel anywhere in the UK to deliver courses for 4 candidates. Travel expenses are 70p per mile.

Full equipment hire is available (everything from PPE to chainsaws and sharpening tools).

For more information please call Phil or Karen on 01490 460611 or 07891494341 or email phil@chainsawtraining.com