Lantra-Accredited Training on the Isle of Man
From complete beginners to experienced operators — gain industry-recognised chainsaw and arboricultural qualifications with a registered Lantra instructor.
Our Courses
Industry-recognised qualifications delivered on the Isle of Man by a registered Lantra instructor.
2-Day Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting
Master the fundamentals of chainsaw safety, maintenance, and cross-cutting techniques. This course provides the essential skills and certification needed to safely operate a chainsaw for log processing and basic woodland tasks.
- Chainsaw safety and PPE requirements
- Chainsaw maintenance and pre-use checks
- Cross-cutting techniques on supported and unsupported timber
- Risk assessment and safe working practices
- Lantra Awards certification on completion
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4-Day Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-Cutting & Basic Felling
Build on core chainsaw skills with the addition of basic felling techniques for trees up to 200mm. Ideal for those progressing from the 2-day course or looking to manage small trees safely on their land.
- All 2-day course content included
- Felling techniques for trees up to 200mm diameter
- Understanding tree lean, weight distribution, and hazards
- Use of felling aids and techniques
- Site-specific risk assessment
- Lantra Awards certification on completion
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5-Day Chainsaw Comprehensive
The complete chainsaw operator course covering maintenance, cross-cutting, felling, and processing of trees up to 380mm. This comprehensive programme is designed for those pursuing professional careers in arboriculture and forestry.
- Complete chainsaw maintenance and safety
- Cross-cutting on all timber positions
- Felling and processing trees up to 380mm diameter
- Dealing with hung-up trees
- Working on windblown trees
- Advanced felling techniques and site management
- Lantra Awards certification on completion
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1-Day Woodchipper Maintenance & Operation
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate and maintain a woodchipper. Essential certification for anyone using woodchipping equipment in professional or estate management settings.
- Woodchipper safety and hazard awareness
- Machine maintenance and pre-use checks
- Correct feeding techniques
- Blockage clearance procedures
- Risk assessment and site safety
- Lantra Awards certification on completion
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1-Day Basic Tree Inspection & Surveying
Learn to identify common tree defects, assess risk, and carry out basic tree inspections. Perfect for those with duty-of-care responsibilities for trees on managed land and public spaces.
- Tree biology fundamentals relevant to inspection
- Identifying common defects and decay indicators
- Basic risk assessment methodology
- Recording and reporting tree conditions
- Understanding when to call in a specialist
- Lantra Awards certification on completion
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Your Training Journey
Build your skills step by step — from your first chainsaw course to full professional certification.
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Theory & fundamentals
1-Day
Inspection or woodchipper
2-Day
Maintenance & cross-cutting
4-Day
+ Felling up to 200mm
5-Day
Comprehensive to 380mm
Online Training Courses
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