About the course
This course costs �720.
Unit 301 - Fell and Process Trees over 380mm
This level three unit covers trees whose effective diameter at felling height is over 380mm. This course will help you to understand and identify risk assessments and emergency procedures on the work site to promote knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry good practice. You will be able to fell trees and process over 380mm as well as removing branches on felled trees and dealing with taking down hung up trees.
Brief Course syllabus
On site/campus
Monday Practical chainsaw maintenance
Off site at a suitable felling location.
Tuesday Fuelling, cross cutting techniques and introduction to small tree felling
Wednesday Felling techniques, snedding cross cutting and take down of hung up trees
Thursday As above, with additional techniques in small tree felling
Friday As above with revision of maintenance and all other techniques
Cutting sites may be up to 1 hours� drive from the main college campus and therefore, to access these sites you MUST have your own transport (public transport is NOT suitable).
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (one week)
Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.
Preston Campus
Monday 16th June 2025
Preston Campus
Monday 13th October 2025
Preston Campus
Monday 8th June 2026
Entry requirements & additional information
Pre-requisite units
201 (CS30.1) 202 ( CS30.2) 202 (CS31)
Learners must be physically fit enough to manage the course requirements.
Assessments will be arranged to take place following the course. This is dependent on assessor availability but will generally be one full day in the week following the course.
Assessment dates are provided in the joining instructions sent 2 weeks before the course. Exact days will be booked with the assessor on the first day of training.
Level 2 CG Award in Tree Climbing and Rescue (formerly CS38)
Level 3 CG Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free Fall Techniques (CS39)
Level 3 CG Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm (Formerly CS32)
Level 2 CG Award in the Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood Chipper (ITA)
Equipment Required for Use of Chainsaw Courses - PPE
Safety Helmet - Groundwork (HSE Recommended EN 397 with ear protection to EN 352 -3 & mesh visor to EN 1731) (Not exceeding 3 years old)
Chainsaw protective Gloves (HSE Recommended to EN 381-7)
Chainsaw Trousers (HSE Recommended to EN 381-5 (Chainsaw chaps are not suitable for College training). Type C are advised if planning to progress onto Aerial use of Chainsaw.
Chainsaw Boots (HSE Recommended to EN 381-3) (Spats are not suitable for College training)
For further information view the following link http://www.hse.gov.uk/treework/safety-topics/chainppe.htm
Other
Chainsaw - Max 15inch guide bar length with sufficient fuel and chain oil
Personal First Aid Kit (containing a large wound dressing)
Whistle
Suitable non snag outdoor clothing including waterproofs, you should be prepared for all weather conditions.
General chainsaw maintenance equipment, including a chain filing kit etc.
Hi visibility vest (short sleeved is acceptable)
Insect repellent and sun screen dependant on time of year
Equipment Required for Use of Chainsaw Courses - PPETrauma first aid kit- this should consist of 1 X Trauma dressing 1 X Pair of plastic gloves 1 X Resusiaide 1 X Haemostatic gauze1 belt and tool pouchThis equipment can be ordered from the following if needed:STEIN Standard Plus Personal Bleed Control Kit - Honey Brothers (honeybros.com)
MediArb Personal Trauma Kit - Honey Brothers (honeybros.com)
Harkie Bleed Control Kit, standard with SWAT/This Harkie Bleed Control Kit is designed particularly for the arboricultural industry to tackle major bleeds that are not managed by a personal first aid kit alone. This kit is an essential for every chai (treekit.com)
Additional Information
The above PPE, chainsaw, equipment etc. must be provided by the candidate attending
The instructors reserve the right to withdraw the training to candidates if the PPE or equipment is not in a safe condition