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Chainsaw Maintenance And Cross Cutting

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LOCATION & START DATE
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 20 May 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 17 July 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 18 October 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 6 December 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 13 March 2025
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 14 August 2025
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 26 August 2025
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 Days
LEARNING AREA
Agriculture & Countryside Management Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Chainsaw Maintenance And Cross Cutting

Bicton College Arboriculture students chopping up tree branches with a chainsaw in a field This course is the introduction to the suite of NPTC Certificate of Competence chainsaw qualifications.

The course runs every month for a duration of 3 days. Please contact us for information on dates and times.

You will cover the following:

Basic use and maintenance of the chainsaw
Current health and safety legislation and safety clothing (PPE) guidance
Fuel mixtures and lubricants
Power unit, safety features, recoil starter
Chain identification, bar maintenance, sharpening
Hot and cold start
Chainsaw handling and cutting techniques

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


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  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 20 May 2024

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £420.00*
            
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    For 20 May 2024 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 17 July 2024

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    For 17 July 2024 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 18 October 2024

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    For 18 October 2024 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 6 December 2024

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £480.00*
            
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    For 6 December 2024 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 13 March 2025

  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £430.00*
            
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    For 13 March 2025 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 14 August 2025

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    For 14 August 2025 start date
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Start Date - 26 August 2025

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