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    01490 460 611
    phil@chainsawtraining.com
    Denbighshire
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    COURSES FOR PROFESSIONAL USERS (Lantra Awards training course leading to a QCF qualification/licence to practice)

    This route is intended for someone who anticipates seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or arboricultural activities which is likely, immediately or at some future date, to involve felling trees over 200mm (8") in diameter, and/or aerial tree work.

    1. Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (2 days) COURSE CODE 991

      Day 1 covers the safe operation and maintenance of a chainsaw.
      Day 2 covers safely cross-cutting pre-felled timber.

      COST: £195 per person
      QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £125 per person
      LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


    2. Felling and processing trees up to 380mm (3 days) COURSE CODE 2541

      3 days spent felling and processing trees up to 380mm diameter

      COST: £320 per person
      QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £125 per person
      LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


    3. Maintenance, Cross-Cutting & Felling Small Trees up to 380mm (5 days) COURSE CODE 2564
      **'CS30-31'**


      This course and assessment is required for professional chainsaw users. It replaces the old CS30-31 course, and is a combination of the two courses listed above.
      Day 1 covers the safe operation and maintenance of a chainsaw.
      Day 2 covers safely cross-cutting pre-felled timber.
      Days 3-5 spent felling and processing trees up to 380mm.

      COST: £425 per person
      QCF level 2 assessment on 1 additional day COST: £225 per person
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      LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


    4. Felling and processing trees over 380mm (15") diameter (3 days) Course code 2543

      Candidates for this course must hold level 2 awards in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm.
      COST: £320 per person
      QCF level 3 assessment on 1 additional day cost £125 per person
      LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


    5. Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (1 day) COURSE CODE

      Candidates for this course must hold level 2 and 3 awards listed above.
      COST: £100 per person
      QCF level 3 assessment on 1 additional day cost £125 per person
      LANTRA Course Details (.pdf)


    6. Felling Large Trees, over 760mm (30") Diameter (2 days) COURSE CODE

      Candidates for this course must hold level 2 and 3 awards listed above.
      COST: £230 per person

    COURSE AVAILABILITY

    Please ring Karen on 01490 460611 for all enquiries (or mobile 0789 149 4341)

    TREE CLIMBING COURSE (CS38-39) on May 20-24,28 & 29 ring for details - £580 + £260 assessment

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    Bookings are currently being taken for:

  • 6th-10th May 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 11th May cost £225
    COURSE FULL

  • 13th-17th May 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 18th May cost £225
    COURSE FULL

  • 20th-21st May 2013
  • 2 day Lantra ITA Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
    COURSE FULL

  • 3rd-7th June 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 8th June cost £225
    1 PLACE AVAILABLE

  • 10th-14th June 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 15th June cost £225
    COURSE FULL

  • 20th-21st June 2013
  • 2 day Lantra ITA Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
    1 PLACE AVAILABLE £195

  • 24th-28th June 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 29th June cost £225
    3 PLACES AVAILABLE

  • 1st-2nd July 2013
  • 2 day Lantra ITA Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
    3 PLACES AVAILABLE £195

  • 8th-12th July 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 20th July cost £225
    1 PLACE AVAILABLE

  • 29th July-2nd August 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 3rd August cost £225
    4 PLACES AVAILABLE

  • 2nd-6th September 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 7th Sept cost £225
    4 PLACES AVAILABLE

  • 7th-11th October 2013
  • Maintenance, cross cutting and felling trees up to 380mm
    Training only £425
    Assessment 12th October cost £225
    4 PLACES AVAILABLE

  • DATES TO BE CONFIRMED
  • FELLING AND PROCESSING TREES OVER 380mm
    Training only £320
    Assessment £125
    4 PLACES AVAILABLE

    Site updated 08-056-13

    For more information please call Phil on

    01490 460 611
     phil@chainsawtraining.com
    Denbighshire
    Wales
    United Kingdom

    I will travel anywhere in the UK to deliver courses for 4 candidates. Travel expenses are 50p per mile.

    Full equipment hire is available (everything from PPE to chainsaws and sharpening tools).




    For more information please call Phil or Karen on 01490 460 611 or email phil@chainsawtraining.com