If you work in forestry, tree surgery, estate management, or simply need to develop your chainsaw skills, now is the time to plan your training. At Newlands Training, we are excited to announce our full schedule of Chainsaw & Forestry courses for 2025. From essential maintenance to felling larger trees with confidence, these courses provide the hands-on training needed to operate chainsaws safely and efficiently.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for certification or a professional needing to refresh your skills, our courses cater to all experience levels. Places fill up quickly, so early booking is recommended.
Chainsaw Courses Available
Our training covers a variety of essential chainsaw operations, helping you gain the qualifications and confidence to work safely in forestry, arboriculture, and land-based industries.
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting
This course focuses on essential chainsaw maintenance techniques and cross-cutting operations.
Certification options include:
- City & Guilds NPTC (3 days) – £450+VAT
- Lantra Awards (2 days) – £320+VAT
Course dates:
6/7 May
8/9 May
12/13 June
1/2 September
3/4 September
3/4 November
5/6 November
Lantra Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling up to 200mm
A four-day course covering chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling trees up to 200mm in diameter.
- Lantra Awards Certification – £570+VAT
Course dates:
2/3/4/5 June
6/7/8/9 October
8/9/10/11 December
NPTC Chainsaw Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
For those progressing to felling medium-sized trees, this course provides advanced training in felling and processing trees up to 380mm in diameter.
- City & Guilds NPTC Certification – £630+VAT
Course dates:
26/27/28 March
21/22/23 May
18/19/20 June
23/24/25 July
17/18/19 September
22/23/24 October
12/13/14 November
17/18/19 December
Lantra Felling & Processing Trees up to 200mm
This course is designed for those needing skills in felling smaller trees up to 200mm in diameter. A great option for estate workers, conservation teams, and those managing woodland.
- Lantra Awards Certification – £320+VAT
Course dates:
4/5 June
8/9 October
10/11 December
NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Felling up to 380mm
A complete training package for those serious about forestry and arboriculture careers. This intensive six-day course covers chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling trees up to 380mm in diameter.
- City & Guilds NPTC Certification – £950+VAT
Course dates:
19/20/21/22/23 May
16/17/18/19/20 June
21/22/23/24/25 July
15/16/17/18/19 September
20/21/22/23/24 October
10/11/12/13/14 November
15/16/17/18/19 December
Training Locations
All courses are held in North Dorset (Shaftesbury area) or South Dorset (near Wimborne), providing the ideal woodland training environment for hands-on learning.
Monthly Course Availability
To accommodate demand, we run these chainsaw courses throughout the year. If you cannot attend one of the scheduled dates, please get in touch for future availability.
Why Train With Newlands Training?
- Expert City & Guilds NPTC and Lantra-certified instructors
- Hands-on, practical learning in real forestry settings
- Industry-recognised certifications
- Courses tailored to all skill levels
Book Your Place Today
Spaces are limited, and courses fill up quickly, so don’t delay in securing your place.
To book your spot or find out more, contact us at enquiries@newlandstraining.co.uk or visit our Open Course Dares Page
Get trained. Get certified. Stay safe. We look forward to seeing you on a course soon.
