Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

Start Date:	Duration:	Level:	Study mode:	Course location:	Course Type:
Flexible	2 days	Level 2	Part-Time - Day	Kirkley Hall Campus	Skills & Qualifications	Enquire

What’s it all about?

Current legislation requires that all those who undertake chainsaw operations within the canopy of a tree from rope and harness must be appropriately trained and qualified. The training course offered by Northumberland college equips the candidate to undertake an industry-compliant certificate of competence assessment.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You will need to be at least 16 years of age and should hold a certificate of competence in the following units:

- Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
- Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- Award in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

(Verification of these units must be produced prior to the start of the course.)

*Course costs

Study level	Cost
19+	please enquire

How will you be assessed?

You will be taught using a mix of theory and practical methods. Assessment leading to certification should take place as soon as possible following the successful completion of the training course.

Time commitments

This is a short course – 2 days of training, plus a half day assessment.

Professional body registration

City and Guilds

Times for delivery

This course will take place between 9am-5pm. Days are dependent on booking availability.

Aims

The course will cover the skills to undertake safe and efficient branch removal operations, utilising a range of cutting techniques while being supported from a rope and harness.

Awarded by

City and Guilds

What’s next?

You will receive certification enabling you to use a chainsaw supported by a rope and harness in your day to day work. This will support you if you work in arboriculture or as a tree surgeon.

On completion of this course, you can also progress to study one of our other land-based courses.