Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue

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Chain Saw Course - Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Climb a tree – branch walk
  • Rescue a casualty from a tree
  • Achieve a work position in a tree and use a hand saw to sever lightweight branches

Who is the course for?

Tree surgeons, highways, landscape gardeners, conservation – personnel re-training. The course is designed to prepare candidates for independent assessment for NPTC  or Lantra Awards Licence to practice.

Duration/Format

6 days

This course is independently assessed to either NPTC or Lantra Awards qualification standards and criteria.

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

Level 2 & 3 Awards

Instructor/Trainee Ratio

Max: 4
Min: 2

Course Content

  • Inspection of equipment – LOLER’98
  • Climb tree with rope and harness
  • Conduct an aerial rescue
  • Use a hand saw in the tree

Facilities/Equipment Required

  • Own climbing equipment
  • Hand saw for working in tree
  • First aid kit
  • Personal protective equipment

Venue

Site with open grown trees, not dead or diseased, broad leaf preferred.

Publications included in this package

Candidate workbook, AFAG Safety guides 401

Prices

6 days training and independent assessment £845 +VAT

Prices include:

  • Free off road parking
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Cost of certificate

We also offer discounts on multiple bookings

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Places available

4

Cancellation Policy

The full cost of the course is to be paid before the start of the course.

If your place on the course is cancelled, the following will apply:-

  • 7 days notice - full fee refunded
  • 3-7 days notice - half fee refunded *
  • 1-3 days notice - quarter fee refunded *

* if place can be filled then the full fee will be refunded