Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting Refresher

This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance.

We keep the training groups small so that you'll receive plenty of individual attention from our experienced instructors throughout the process.

Ideal if you're working on farms, in woodland, on building sites or in conservation, you'll gain the expertise needed to use and maintain a chainsaw.

You'll also learn how to keep yourself protected every step of the way.

This is a perfect introduction to expertly handling and maintaining a chainsaw.

This course is for those who don't wish to do the Regulated assessment for a license to practice and has an integrated assessment. 

We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure both the course's content – and the materials we use – are in line with current safe working practices.

You'll learn all the theory needed to use and keep a chainsaw running safely, with key sessions covering saw chain, guide bar, and power unit maintenance.

And you'll gain hands-on experience of starting a chainsaw, run through all the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber.

Worth noting: Chainsaws are powerful and potentially dangerous tools, so you'll need a minimum level of fitness to be able to complete the practical side of the training.