KNW are renowned as a national training provider, in the Safe Use of Chainsaws, Brushcutters, Strimmers and other forestry related disciplines.
Accidents are on the increase and regulations have become more stringent. Employees operating chainsaws and related equipment must be trained thoroughly in their safe usage, and hold the recognised certification.
KNW will satisfy all requirements, and offer suitable training sites throughout the UK.
Courses
- Arboricultural Dismantling Operations (CS41)
- Arboricultural Pruning Operations (CS40)
- Basic Tree Climbing, Aerial Rescue and Using Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (CS38 and 39)
- Bats and Arboriculture - a guide for practitioners
- Chainsaw - Felling of Medium Trees (CS32)
- Chainsaw - Maintenance, Cross-cutting and felling of Small trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31)
- Chainsaws - Basic Techniques, Maintenance and Cross Cutting (CS30)
- Chainsaws - Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Basic Felling (up to 200mm in diameter)
- Clearing Saws
- Dealing with Individual and Multiple Windblown Trees (CS34 and CS35)
- Felling of Small Trees (CS31)
- Felling of Windblown Trees (CS34)
- Planting Forest Trees
- Powered Pole Pruners (CS48)
- Risk Assessment
- Root Cutting Saws
- Safe Use and Inspection of Harnesses
- Small Engine Maintenance
- Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment (NPTC)
- Tractors for Directional Felling and / or Takedown
- Tree Identification
- Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP (CS47)
- Utility Arboriculture Ground / Platform / Aerial Based Operatives
- Woodchippers
(Please click on any of the courses above to request more information.)

