Certificate in Chainsaw and Related Operations

Chainsaw and Related Operations (ACS03)

This assessment requires that where CS30.1 and CS340.2 is not already held, they MUST be undertaken first.  

Please add as many individual assessment units as you require from the above drop down menu to the basket, ensuring that CS30.1 and CS30.2 is purchased if you do not already hold it. Where an optional unit is not present in the above drop down menu, please contact us for a quote tailored to your requirements.  In addition, candidates must be a minimum age of 16 or over.

Should a candidates registration form already hold a valid LANTRA HO number, please contact us for a £12.00 reduction on each unit.

The qualifications that we offer, cover a range of practical assessments covering all aspects of chainsaw work. The NPTC qualification is stated in Health and Safety Executive Guidance as being “the appropriate qualification route for Professional chainsaw users”.

Units of The Qualifications
Mandatory Units
CS30.1 Maintain and operate the chainsaw - Maintenance of the chainsaw
CS30 .2 Maintain and operate a chainsaw - On-site preparation and basic cross cutting
Optional Units
CS31    Fell and process small trees 200mm – 380mm diameter
CS42    Carry out stump protection
CS33    Fell large trees (Please call us for a quote)
CS43    Fell utility poles (Please call us for a quote)
CS45    Arboriculture ground worker (Please call us for a quote)
CS32    Fell and process medium trees 380mm – 760mm diameter (Please call us for a quote)
CS39    Use of chainsaw from a rope and harness
CS42    Carry out stump protection
CS46    Re–pollard trees at a maximum height of 5 meters
CS47    Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP
CS48    Powered pole pruners        
CS34    Process individual windblown trees (Please call us for a quote)
CS35    Process multiple windblown trees (Please call us for a quote)
CS40    Carry out pruning operations
CS41    Carry out dismantling operations
CS44    Fell standing stems (Please call us for a quote)
CS50    Award for damaged tree techniques
CS38    Climb trees and perform aerial rescue

Although this is a stand alone certificate of competence it is still part of the Aerial Tree Work Suite of CS qualifications being a pre-requisite to CS39.

Once you have completed the checkout process we will contact you to specify which (if any) optional units you wish to take.

Web prices do not include the cost of the site or the hire of any equipment.

Learning outcomes (dependent on units):
-PPE requirements
-Maintenance of the chainsaw
-Safety features
-Cross cutting
-Safe felling
-Pruning techniques
-Climbing and aerial rescue
-Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness
-Dealing with wind blown trees

For further information detailing the activities taken during the assessment of each unit please visit the NPTC Assessment Schedule (link opens in a new window).

Booking is easy...

Simply add your chosen exam to your basket and complete your order at the checkout. We will then send you a confirmation email confirming your examination request. Then shortly after this we will contact you to complete the neccessary information for your exam registration. This may include:

• Additional personal details
• Selecting from optional modules
• Choice of examination dates
• Choice of examination location
• A Passport Sized Photo
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth (Animal Transport Assessments only) 

Dependending on which exam you are taking.

We aim to give you all the necessary information on this page. However, we appreciate it can all get a little confusing and should you feel this is the case, please don't hesitate to contact us, either by emailing info@avalonassessments.co.uk or telephoning 01934 86 22 88.