CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 180226

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Tues 18 Feb – Thurs 20 Feb 2026 – Assess Fri 21 Feb 2026 

Our 3-day training course, plus 1-day NPTC Assessment, covers specialist cutting techniques for using saws up trees. CS39 – NPTC Unit 204 – is accepted by the HSE as evidence of suitable training and competence for a professional arborist who operates chainsaws and performs aerial tree-work operations.

Prerequisites:

NPTC Units: 201:Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)

NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)

NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)

This course is for people who work as Tree surgeons, Arborists. The course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed for City & Guilds (NPTC) regulated qualification (QCF). The course lasts 3 consecutive days followed by a 1-day independent City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Candidates are taught in both a workshop and a local woodland environment.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – CS39 180226
Start Date: Tues 18 Feb 2026
End Date: Thurs 20 Feb 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date: Fri 21 Feb 2026
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 201125

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th December 2024. Posted in Chainsaw, Course availability, Machinery

Thursday 20 Nov – Fri 21 Nov 2025,  Assess: Sat 22 Nov 2025 TBC

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 201125
Start Date:  Thursday 20 Nov 2025
End Date: Friday 21 Nov 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date:  Saturday 22 Nov 2025 TBC
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 161225

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th November 2024. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Tuesday 16 Dec – Wednesday 17 Dec 2025,  Assess: Thursday 18 Dec 2025 TBC

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 161225
Start Date:  Tues 16 Dec 2025
End Date: Wed 17 Dec 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 Spaces 
Assessment Date:  Thurs 18 Dec 2025 TBC
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 070126

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2024. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Wed 07 January – Fri 09 January 2026 – Assess Mon 12 January 2026 

Our 3-day training course, plus 1-day NPTC Assessment, covers specialist cutting techniques for using saws up trees. CS39 – NPTC Unit 204 – is accepted by the HSE as evidence of suitable training and competence for a professional arborist who operates chainsaws and performs aerial tree-work operations.

Prerequisites:

NPTC Units: 201:Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)

NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)

NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)

This course is for people who work as Tree surgeons, Arborists. The course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed for City & Guilds (NPTC) regulated qualification (QCF). The course lasts 3 consecutive days followed by a 1-day independent City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Candidates are taught in both a workshop and a local woodland environment.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – CS39 070126
Start Date: Wed 07 January 2026
End Date: Fri 09 January 2026
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  4 spaces
Assessment Date: Monday 12 January 2026
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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