LANTRA Awards Technical Chainsaw Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Training only

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided throughout the course.

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number / City & Guilds number (if held). To obtain your City & Guilds individual candidate number please call 02476 857300.

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.

Please also notify us and the instructor of any Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) or Conservation Area restrictions affecting the trees intended for use.

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 £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 £50 +VAT.

Please download the 'Chainsaw Kit List' here

Please note candidates must have previously completed the Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting course to attend this course.

Evidence of Level 2 Cross-cutting & Maintenance certification must be provided if not completed with Greenway Training. Please email this to info@greenwaytraining.co.uk.

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

For the practical element, please ensure that there is a workspace with vices [at least one vice per two candidates], maintenance tools and a supply of fallen timber for the crosscutting. 

In relation to the felling practical, we will require at least X8 trees per candidate of varying diameter (50-380mm) with full vehicular access to the woodlands in case of an emergency.

Candidates will need to bring PPE and chainsaw with a bar length of no more than 15", (please avoid using a new chain as sharpening is required during the course). Please refer to the kit list for a full list of items (link below). Candidates will also need to have a personal first aid bleed kit.

Please download the 'Chainsaw Kit List' here

LANTRA Awards Chainsaw Crosscutting, Maintenance, Felling & Processing of Trees up to 380mm Refresher Course [2 Days]

Do you require any reasonable adjustments? We offer aids for neurodiversity and sensory needs and can arrange with our instructors to adjust the learning pace of the session if required. All requests will be handled discreetly. Please advise the office five days prior to the course. Reasonable Adjustments Policy & Form.