Course overview
What You Will Study
This qualification 0039-21 (CS31) City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills, required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
The course content will cover risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, recognition of disease and decay, modification of felling methods, setting up supports, felling techniques and cuts, pre-start checks, site preparation, dealing with hung up trees, aid tools, branch removal, dealing with brash, cross-cutting timber to length, staking timber and waste disposal.
The course training is over 3days . The assessment will be carried out at a separate time. You will be expected to travel to the felling wood site and bring your own chainsaw that complies with current legal requirements and PPE. A full list of what you will need will be sent to you closer to the time.