Who is the Domestic chainsaw course aimed at?
- Anyone who would like to use a chainsaw in their own domestic setting - either novice or for those with a little experience wanting to extend their skills.
What is involed in the course?
- Small groups - 4 people
- One day or two day option for more detail
- Learn how to use a chainsaw safely and efficiently in your own domestic setting
- All PPE and equipment is provided
- Health and safety
- basic maintenance
- cold and warm starts, safety checks
- cross cutting - typically for firewood
Do I need to bring my own kit and PPE?
Kit hire - all PPE and kit is provided for this course. Youa re welcome to use your own, if suitable.
What is the difference between the one day and two day domestic course?
One day - brief overview of topics. This is aimed at people who might not have used a chainsaw before or want to use their saw soley for cutting firewood.
Two days - this allows for more indepth coverage of the topics, providing comprehensive knowledge. This is ideal for people who would like to gain deeper or further their knowledge and understanding of the saw, and those who may use the saw for a wider range of uses, within their domestic setting. This is a non-certificated course.
Some clients choose to gain a qualification - the Lantra Awards Integrated Training and Assessment is aimed at people who may want to use a chainsaw occasionally.
What prior learning or qualification do I need?
There are no pre-requisites for this course, other than a keeness to learn about the safe use of a chainsaw!
Where does the training take place?
Our chainsaw training courses are held at our site near Tunbridge wells, where we have a fully equipped heated workshop and plenty of trees for practice.
Chainsaw training can occasionally be delievered on your site, if appropriate. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Why not read Lars Mytting's book 'Norwegian Wood Chopping, Stacking and Drying the Norwegian Way' before this course for a little inspiration…...
Do I have to do a First Aid course?’
We are pleased to offer an Emergency Outdoor First Aid at Work course threough Sussex First Aid. Ian has a wealth of first aid and trauma experience.
- bespoke course tailored to the industry
- all the skills covered, including catastrophic bleeds and trauma
- scenarios and accidents discussed are relevant to forestry and arb
- Following discussions with him, he has created a more bespoke course for the industry