Chainsaw Operators Registration scheme (CORS)  

Who is the chainsaw Operators Registration Scheme aimed at?

• Local Authorities

• Term Maintenance Contractors

• Ground workers

• Utilities

• Ground clearance contractors

• Occasional users.

 How is the scheme administered?

Registered Centres using qualified assessors carry out assessments to the Standards set out by H&CTA.  An appointed H&CTA verifier in turn verifies the assessments. This ensures that the Standards are maintained.

 Is any training necessary?

It is expected that novices or those with limited experience will undergo training prior to being assessed.  Candidates may undergo direct assessment where they feel that they can meet the Standards without any further training.

 How do I contact a centre?

A list of centres registered to offer CORS is available call 0117 968 1190 to enquire about your nearest centre or select the link below.

The candidate will be placed on the national register and provided with an identification card, which indicates Units they have gained within the scheme and the expiry date for each unit.

Registration of candidates will be valid for a maximum period of three years from the date of assessment.  Re-registration is by re-assessment for the units held.  Candidates may add other Units as necessary at any time and a new identification card issued.