Is chainsaw training legally required before I can use one at work?

The law requires that anyone using a chainsaw in the workplace, in whatever capacity or frequency, must be able to provide proof of adequate training from a qualified instructor. Training from Hush Farms is LANTRA-accredited and HSE-approved, which means completing our chainsaw courses will ensure you meet legislation requirements.

What qualification will I receive at the end of chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting training?

Your training fee includes LANTRA registration and certification. We can also provide NPTC CS30 accreditation at an additional cost. If you require NPTC assessment, then please inform us when you make the booking.

Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting: Practical Training Course

Description

This LANTRA-accredited chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting course trains attendees on the safe use, correct maintenance and crosscutting techniques for chainsaw users of any level. This hands-on course is tailored to anyone wishing to use a chainsaw in their place of work in any capacity.

Accreditation LANTRA or NPTC CS30

Price from £385pp (+VAT), based on 4 people attending

Number of participants up to 4

Course length 2 days

Location Training can be at your location, or our sites in Devon or Wales

Course Information – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

Our integrated training and assessment (ITA) training course is designed to help trainees learn how to safely process timber in the workplace using a chainsaw. This course is available in person at your own premises, or at one of our locations in Devon or Wales. Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting will lead to a LANTRA award in Basic Chainsaw Training and is HSE approved. We can also provide an NPTC CS30 Chainsaw assessment if required.

Who is chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting for?

Anyone intending to use chainsaws for business, domestic or leisure activities. For those working in forestry or arboriculture services, it may be necessary to complete the NPTC CS30 chainsaw assessment (which can be arranged for an additional fee; contact us here for more info). This CS30 chainsaw course involved Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA).

Objectives

Introduction to health and safety and chainsaws
Chainsaw maintenance
The correct PPE when using chainsaws
Preparing a site, risk assessments and chainsaw checks
How to cross-cut correctly
Site safety awareness
Stacking timber

Trainees Will Need:

A packed lunch
Appropriate clothing for operating chainsaws, non-snag, weather-resistant and a minimum of long sleeves, long trousers and strong boots.

We can provide extra PPE or chainsaws at an additional cost, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if it is fit for purpose.

Prices Shown Include:

LANTRA registration and certification

Please note: The minimum age for completing the Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting training is 16 years old.

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The Legal Bit

The law states that anyone who uses a chainsaw in the workplace must have proof of adequate training from a qualified person to operate the machine safely, in appropriate conditions. Your chainsaw training must also be periodically updated. This legislation applies to everyone – volunteers, employed or self-employed alike.

About the Hush Farms Chainsaw and Maintenance Course

Hush Farms' chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting course meets HSE requirements for workplace chainsaw use and is designed for any level of experience. We can also provide chainsaw refresher courses if required. Assessment is built into the training rather than a separate examination.

Chainsaws are exceptionally versatile tools, but they’re also potentially very dangerous. Serious accidents can and do happen, so even if you’re using them for leisure, it’s important to have proper chainsaw training and to keep your skills up to scratch.

We do our best to be flexible, and our training is tailored to your needs. You’re welcome to come and complete your chainsaw training courses at one of our sites in East Devon, or Mid-Wales, or we'll come to a venue near you in the South West and throughout the UK. Plus, we’ll fit the course around your schedule. Just let us know your most convenient times.

Reviews from attendees

“Hush Farms and Penny are BRILLIANT, so helpful and accommodating. From the initial email to the training itself, they make the whole process so easy. Our staff consistently feedback that they feel the training is engaging and tailored to be relevant to their everyday roles. Would certainly recommend them.”

— Emily, The Donkey Sanctuary

If you would like to find out more details, or arrange course dates with us, please click the button below to fill out an enquiry form.

COURSE ENQUIRY

Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting FAQs

LANTRA training is compliant with legislation but is assessed through Integrated Training and Assessment, where the assessment is made by the assessor during the session instead of a separate examination period. NPTC CS30 is independently assessed separately from the training session. Both are lifelong certificates, but some workplaces (particularly in arboriculture) specify the NPTC CS30 certificate as a prerequisite for hiring.