Chainsaw work is high-risk and requires the right training, competence, and certification. This month, we’re highlighting our Lantra Chainsaw Courses, covering everything from basic maintenance and cross-cutting through to advanced felling, windblown trees, refreshers, and qualifications.
At KNW Training, we deliver the full suite of Lantra chainsaw training, supporting forestry, arboriculture, utilities, estates, and land-based industries to ensure operatives work safely, legally, and competently.
Why Choose Lantra Chainsaw Training?
Lantra Awards is one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies for land-based and environmental training. Lantra chainsaw qualifications are widely recognised by employers, insurers, and industry bodies, and are often a requirement for site access and compliance.
Lantra chainsaw courses are suitable for:
- Forestry and arboriculture professionals
- Grounds maintenance and estates teams
- Utilities and infrastructure workers
- Anyone required to operate a chainsaw as part of their role
Training can be delivered as training-only, assessment-only, or combined training and assessment, depending on experience and role requirements.
Our Lantra Chainsaw Course Portfolio
We offer all Lantra Chainsaw units, including initial training, refresher courses, and bundled qualifications.
Core Chainsaw Units
- Chainsaw Maintenance
- Cross-cut Timber using a Chainsaw
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- Electric Chainsaws
Felling & Processing
- Felling and Processing Trees up to 200mm
- Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm
Advanced & Specialist Chainsaw Operations
- Sever Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw (Individual)
- Sever Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw (Multiple)
- Assisted Fell Operations
- Using a Powered Pole Pruner
- Using a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
Refresher Training
Lantra strongly recommends refresher training to maintain safe working practices. We offer refresher courses for:
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- Felling and Processing Trees (up to 200mm / 380mm / over 380mm)
- Windblown and Uprooted Trees
- Powered Pole Pruner
Lantra Awards & Qualification Bundles
For those seeking structured qualifications, we also deliver:
- Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance
- Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- Level 2 Award in Cross-cut Timber Using a Chainsaw
- Level 3 Award in Assisted Fell Operations
- Level 3 Award in Felling & Processing Trees over 380mm
- Level 3 Award in Sever Uprooted or Windblown Trees (Individual & Multiple)
These bundled options are ideal for employers looking to develop competence across teams or meet contract requirements.
Training That Fits Your Business
Courses can be delivered:
- At one of our training sites
- On-site at your workplace (if suitable)
- As training, assessment, or combined packages
Our experienced instructors ensure all training meets current industry best practice, HSE guidance, and awarding body requirements.
City & Guilds Chainsaw Qualifications
In addition to Lantra, we also offer City & Guilds chainsaw qualifications, including certificates of competence for:
- Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
- Felling and processing medium and large trees
- Windblown trees and specialist operations
This allows KNW Training to support organisations that specifically require City & Guilds certification alongside or instead of Lantra Awards.
Find Out More
If you’d like advice on which chainsaw course is right for you or your team, or want to discuss on-site delivery, please get in touch with the KNW team.
