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NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

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Chainsaw sawing through a log
Courses Code
QDXAGCMCC
Study method
Part Time
Cost
£590
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  • Is this course for you?

    It is a legal requirement for anyone using a chainsaw to hold a chainsaw licence. We can help to achieve this by delivering the NPTC level 2 award in chainsaw operations. The course will train and assess you in the maintenance of a chainsaw and cross cutting using the chainsaw.

  • What skills will I develop?

    You will increase your skills and knowledge in:

    • Health and safety
    • Chain maintenance
    • Appropriate PPE
    • Dealing with hung up trees
    • Crosscutting
  • Careers

    After completing this course you could be a:

    • Tree surgeon
  • Other important information

    You must be a minimum age of 16 years old. You will be asked to provide your own PPE but chainsaws will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

    This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

  • Is this course for you?

    It is a legal requirement for anyone using a chainsaw to hold a chainsaw licence. We can help to achieve this by delivering the NPTC level 2 award in chainsaw operations. The course will train and assess you in the maintenance of a chainsaw and cross cutting using the chainsaw.

  • What skills will I develop?

    You will increase your skills and knowledge in:

    • Health and safety
    • Chain maintenance
    • Appropriate PPE
    • Dealing with hung up trees
    • Crosscutting
  • Careers

    After completing this course you could be a:

    • Tree surgeon
  • Other important information

    You must be a minimum age of 16 years old. You will be asked to provide your own PPE but chainsaws will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

    This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

Apply for a course

  • NPTC 003920 Certificate of competence in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 21st October 2025

    Code: QRDXAGCMCC-1

    Cost: £590

    Part Time: 2 Days

  • NPTC 003920 Certificate of competence in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 10th February 2026

    Code: QRDXAGCMCC-2

    Cost: £590

    Part Time: 2 Days

  • NPTC 003920 Certificate of competence in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 19th May 2026

    Code: QRDXAGCMCC-3

    Cost: £590

    Part Time: 2 Days