Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting & Operation Course [2.5 Days]

For high-risk chainsaw work (PUWER ACOP 137), operators must hold a certificate of competence or a nationally recognised qualification with independent assessment. Our Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting meets these requirements. It includes two days of LANTRA training plus a half-day independent assessment. Please contact the office to book your City & Guilds assessment slot.

Course Ref:	CSW11
Duration:	2.5 Days
Max. Candidates:	4
Awarding Body:	Lantra or C&G
Price:	£560.00 Plus VAT

Course details PDF

Dates & availability

Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting & Operation Course [2.5 Days]

Partners:

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in one of the following industries: Arboriculture, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Woodland, Local Authorities, Conservation, Construction, Land-based.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Candidates need to bring PPE and a chainsaw with a bar length of no longer than 15", please refer to the kit list for a full list of items.

This is available to hire at our Wiltshire site at £25.00 + VAT per day (excluding the personal first aid bleed kit). Please let us know ahead of the course if you need to hire. Please note it is mandatory to bring a personal first aid bleed kit, if candidates arrive without one they will be required to purchase a STEIN Personal Bleed Control Kit at a cost of £45 +VAT.

Please download the 'Chainsaw Kit List'

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the course in preparation for a prompt start. Candidates should bring a waterproof coat and reading glasses (if required).

This is a Level 2 qualification, which is independently assessed. The price of the course includes the cost of the assessment. However your assessment slot needs to be booked by our office team on a date following your course. We have assessors pre-booked to cover this course.

This is a nationally recognised vocational qualification in the land-based sector, Equivalent to a Level 2 academic qualification like GCSEs.

The qualification is assessed through practical assessments that involve direct observation and questioning by an approved assessor.

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

For the practical element, please ensure that there is a workspace of benches with vices [at least one vice per two candidates], maintenance tools and a good supply of fallen timber (between 3 to 9 inches in diameter) for the crosscutting.

Candidates will need to bring PPE and chainsaw with a bar length of no more than 15", please refer to the kit list for a full list of items. Candidates will also need to have a personal first aid bleed kit.

Please download the 'Chainsaw Kit List'

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate the various standard marks
Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
Carry out pre-cutting safety tests - and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests
State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
Organise site safety and state the procedures required
Identify faults and defects on a chainsaw and decide which you can sort yourself and which will need the help of a service engineer
Select and identify the correct tools to enable maintenance and report on their serviceability
Carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction book and/or the Lantra Awards workbook
Cross-cut timber accurately to required lengths
Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
Handle and stack timber in a safe manner.

Pre requisites for this course

The ability to read and comprehend English.
Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
>16 years old
Bring or rent from Greenway Training specified PPE & chainsaw

I understand that these are all required to take the course.

Dates and availability

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Start Date	Duration	Location	Availability	Action
04/02/2026	2 Days	Greenway Training Centre	2 Spaces
18/02/2026	2 Days	Greenway Training Centre	1 Space

Locations

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Guiting Manor Farm

Winchcombe Road,
Guiting Power,
Nr Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire
GL54 5UX

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