Firewood Preparation and Chainsaw Safety

This course is designed for those who would like more confidence when using their chainsaw for their own personal use, for example cutting up firewood or for recreational fencing. In an informal environment you will be given guidance and advice and practical tuition from one of our qualified Forestry Instructors. 

Please note that this course has the same content as our Basic Chainsaw course.  

Course Content:

Safety awareness

Guide bar, saw chain and power unit maintenance

Re-assembly

Health and safety features

Lubrication and fuelling

Personal protective equipment

Starting and pre-cutting checks

Cross-cutting timber.

Certification:  A Lantra Awards certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Next available course dates:

There are no evening/weekend dates scheduled at present, please contact the college to register your interest.  Alternatively, dates are available for the 9-5pm Midweek courses for Basic Chainsaw Operation and can be viewed here.

Course Fee:  £300.00 per person

Duration:  4 weeks

4 x Wednesday evening sessions from 6pm- 8.30pm

2 x Saturday morning sessions from 9am - 1pm

To open our Firewood Preparation leaflet please click here

Within this you will find course details and a booking form which you can use to make a booking.  Alternatively you should contact the Short Course Coordinator on 01387 242918 or rmurray@barony.ac.uk