Individuals who use chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use chainsaws from a rope and harness safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.

This qualification covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition, tools and equipment, pruning techniques, and pruning from a rope and harness.

Prerequisites- Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting and felling & processing trees up to 380mm. Accessing a tree using a rope & harness & Aerial rescue operations or City&Guilds equivalent.