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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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