- Duration
2 days training, plus an additional assessment day
- Attendance
- 09:15 - 16:00
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
This course, formerly known as CS30, provides students with a thorough understanding of chainsaw maintenance and safe operation as well as the cross cutting of timber. Aimed at the professional user, it is delivered through both practical and theory sessions. Chainsaws will be provided but students must provide their own PPE.
Equipment required
- Forestry Helmet (EN 397) with ear muffs and mesh visor.
- Chainsaw Protective Trousers (pr EN 381-5) Type C all-round leg protection.
- Safety Boots with chainsaw protection to BS EN ISO 20345:2004 and bearing a shield depicting a chainsaw to show compliance with EN381-3 (toe cap - EN 345 Chainsaw protection pr EN 345 part 2). For on ground operations, Forestry ‘Wellingtons’ with chainsaw protection are suitable.
- Chainsaw gloves (EN381-7).
Course cost:
Training Fee: £396
Registration & Assessment Fee: £144
Total: £540
Please ensure you are able to attend both the training and assessment dates. If you are unable to attend the assessment date, additional charges may incur.
Are you booking for 3 or more candidates? Did you know that we can come to your premises and deliver this training?
Please email: landprotraining@plumpton.ac.uk Or call: 01273 892 127
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- 17 September 2025
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- 9 December 2025
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- 16 December 2025
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