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Chainsaw Operations: Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
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Chainsaw Operations: Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm

Dumfries
CPD
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Various dates available Short Course In person

Overview

Start your career in forestry and arboriculture with the Lantra chainsaw maintenance and cross-cut qualification and prove your competence in felling trees up to 380mm with this Lantra qualification.

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Chainsaw Operations: Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting, Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm

Overview & what's involved:

At a glance

  • Our course has been designed to develop your chainsaw and tree felling and processing knowledge, understanding and skills.
  • It involves a balanced mix of theory and practice that will help your career progress.
  • The course covers everything you need to know to carry out the work safely and in line with industry best practice.
  • Quality Assurance policies are in place to ensure that all assessments meet the independent assessment requirements for this sector.
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