Medium Tree Felling (over 380mm up to 760mm diameter) – 30th Mar
The Medium Tree Felling course is designed for individuals who already hold a Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting and felling trees up to 380mm qualification and wish to progress to felling trees with a maximum trunk diameter of over 380mm up to 760mm.
Each course is limited to a maximum of four candidates to ensure a high level of instruction and supervision.
The training course runs over three days, followed by an independent assessment leading to a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence.
Course Overview
The course begins at the Oakleaf Training Yard. The day focuses on:
- Health and safety requirements
- Legal responsibilities associated with tree felling
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Best practice, safety distances, and environmental considerations
- Understanding the different types of felling cuts, including when and why they are used
Candidates will practice felling cuts multiple times on trees within the woods. This allows you to refine techniques also you will practice deliberately hanging up.
You will also practice:
- Snedding (removal of branches from a felled tree)
- Cross-cutting timber – cutting timber into specified lengths
All practical training on day one takes place under cover in our chainsaw-constructed bays, ensuring training continues regardless of weather conditions.
Course Cost
The cost for training and assessment is £725.00 per person.
Equipment you will need for the course :
Chainsaw boots, Chainsaw trousers, Forestry helmet, Chainsaw gloves
Chainsaw with maximum bar length of 16 inches
Maintenance tools, Personal first aid, kit Chainsaw fuel 2 stroke mix 50-1 and chain oil
Felling lever, Timber tongs, timber tape
1.6ton winch with 2 ton 3m slings x 4, 6ton shackles x 4, winching pulley
* If you are struggling with any items of equipment, then please let us know, as we can help.