LANTRA Refresher -Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting and Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm


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Cost: £345
Duration: 2 Days
Certification: LANTRA Refresher
Assessment Type: LANTRA certificate
(The cost of the assessment is included in the cost of the course)
Course Prerequisites: See below

Keep your chainsaw skills up to date with our refresher course. This course is for those who are already operating in industry and need to complete refresher training as set out in INDG317

This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).:

Course sessions:

  • 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 and felled timber
  • Felling
  • Branch removal –snedding and de-limbing
  • Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
  • Clear site and chainsaw checks

You will need to be over 18 to take this course with us
Provide your own chainsaw and PPE
Already hold the appropriate qualification

Our course involves some physical sessions, so it is essential that you have at least a minimum level of fitness.

You will be required to provide your own PPE and equipment. Please ensure that each item is in a good state of repair and meets current British Safety approved standards.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing appropriate to the training and the weather conditions.

You will need to bring your own drinks and lunch for the day.

You will need to supply:

  1. Chainsaw not more than 15” bar
  2. Fuel for chainsaw
  3. Chainsaw boots
  4. Chainsaw protective trousers
  5. Chainsaw gloves
  6. British safety standard helmet with ear defenders and visor
  7. Non snag upper body clothing
  8. Tool kit for saw
  9. A personal first aid kit
  10. A whistle

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