Overview
Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone who holds a Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting qualification taken over two years ago.
Dates
Please register your interest and we'll be in touch when new dates are arranged.
Where you'll study
Your faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where can I study?
Writtle campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Standard fee
£275
Bookings for four people
£900
Contact details
Short Courses team
[email protected]
Entry requirements
This intensive practical course requires a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information.
You must hold an OFQUAL regulated qualification in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (NPTC).
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore participants will not be allowed to start the course without the correct personal protective equipment which should conform to CE/EN standards:
- chainsaw trousers
- chainsaw gloves – approved pictogram to BS EN 381-7
- chainsaw boots – BS EN ISO 17249 bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN381-3, spats are no longer allowed
- chainsaw helmet with eye and ear protection.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
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