Arboricultural Dismantling & Rigging Operations CS41 (CS0969)

This is 5 day course in Dismantling and Rigging and covers the use of specialist equipment in the tree to lower branches down to the ground. The course includes some theory, including working out the weight of timber sections, safe configurations of equipment, choice of craning and climbing anchor points, and an understanding of the safe working loads and capacities of various items of equipment. There is also a considerable amount of practical dismantling training include various methods of branch removal, topping out, and sectioning down.

It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry.

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

Course prerequisite: Delegates must be trained and or certificated to CS30 (CS0960), CS31 (CS0961), CS38 (CS0966), CS39 (CS0967) 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, and not suffer from vertigo or similar conditions.

Certificating Body: NPTC

Course Length: 5 day + assessment

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Various

Cost: £570 + VAT and certification.

Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client

Maximum Trainees: 4

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 arboriculture operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment

Equipment: Click here for Equipment list.

For more information click here to view the City & Guilds NPTC scheme documentation.

Other courses in this series include:

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