Arboricultural Dismantling Operations Sectional Felling
CS41(NPTC)
Instructor:Various
Pre requisites:CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 and have ideally attended a full first aid training course.The course requires both mental and physical agility in the trees and on the ground.
Cost: £570 per person
+ certification
Certification:Lantra and NPTC
Venue: various
Maximum
Trainees: 4
Date of next course: October 2011
Duration: 5 days
Equipment:Please ask for list
The course is suitable for: Arboricultural workers experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove part crowns, whole crowns or entire trees situated above dropping zones.
The course will cover: Safe working procedures Tree surgery equipment Pre-use checks Working with the grounds person Use lowering equipment for lowering vertical and horizontal limbs Cutting techniques
Candidates will be able to: 1) Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used 2) Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of themselves, other people and the environment 3) Operate a chainsaw whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness 4) Use lowering ropes and other associated equipment to carry out lowering and sectional felling operations 5) Undertake a range of arboricultural operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment
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