Using a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness

Lantra and N.P.T.C. Certification

A three day course which examines the climbing techniques required when operating a chainsaw in a tree and the range of cutting techniques required. The course leads to N.P.T.C. accredited units CS 39.

Instructor: Various

Cost: £320 per person + certification.Does not include NPTC certification. For NPTC price see assessment price list

Venue: Various

Maximum Trainees: 4

Duration: 2 days

Equipment:Please ask for list

Requirements: CS30, CS31 and or CS37 and CS38

• Identification of climbing hazards, both in and around the tree
• Use of ladders, rope and harness to achieve safe working positions in a tree
• Different types of climbing systems - direct stropping techniques, knots, prussic loop, etc
• Use of handsaws and chainsaws while suspended by rope and harness within the tree
• Branch removal and target pruning using appropriate cuts

Equipment: Please ask for list

Date of next course: 22nd, 23rd & 24th February, 2012

To book your place on a course, or for more information, simply contact us.

Other courses in this series include:

• Chainsaw - Climbing and Aerial Tree Rescue
• Chainsaw - Felling Small Trees
• Chainsaw - Felling Medium Trees
• Chainsaw - Felling Large Trees
• Chainsaw - Maintenance and Operation
• Chainsaw - Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Chainsaw - Sectional Felling CS41
• Chainsaw - Loler
• Chainsaw - Refresher Course

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