Chainsaw Training

Why Do I Need Training ?

Used correctly, chainsaws and allied cutting equipment are very versatile tools with a variety of uses; aerial tree work is an essential part of arboricultural work. However, these activities are also potentially very dangerous. Serious accidents can, and do, occur without proper training, or because operators have not kept their skills up to scratch. Training is a legal requirement. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. Anyone working in or on trees is expected to hold a recognised certificate of competence. If you are self-employed, these regulations also apply to you.

Please follow the links in the menu for details of Basic Chainsaw Training and Felling of Small Trees. Details of other Forestry and Arboriculture Units are also available and these include the following:

Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue - a course leading to NPTC unit 38.

Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness - a course leading to NPTC unit 39.

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