Description
Continue your journey in to the canopy with this aerial cutting course. Candidates will learn how to prepare a safe working area, work positioning in the tree, how to remove branches safely and effectively with a variety of techniques, and how to minimise damage to the tree. For those who are looking to progress their tree surgery career, learning how to use a chainsaw safely in the tree is a must.
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Who's this course for?
Suitable for people working in Forestry, Arboriculture, Estate Management, Woodland, Horticulture, Agriculture, Local Authority, Ecology, Conservation.
This course is for candidates over 16 years old.
Due to the physical nature of this course, a minimum level of fitness is required, along with a good head for heights.
Do I need previous Qualification or Experience?
This course requires the following prerequisite certificate of competences: Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting, Felling Small Trees up to 380mm and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (formerly CS30, CS31 and CS38).
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What will be covered in the course?
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Identifying the information required for an effective risk assessment.
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Identifying the potential hazards/risks involved with tree climbing and rescue.
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Understanding legislation and industry guides relevant for working at height and carrying out work in trees.
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Inspection of equipment used for working at height.
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Carrying out a visual tree assessment.
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Identify Personal Protective Equipment required for tree climbing.
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How to attach a chainsaw to be hauled in to the tree.
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Use of a top handle chainsaw.
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Techniques used for removing branches.
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Using equipment to aid with branch removal
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Identify where to place final pruning cut to minimise damage to the tree
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Top handle chainsaw (recommended 12" guide bar) with tool strop.
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Fuel and chain oil.
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Maintenance and sharpening kit for chainsaw.
What equipment will I need?
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PPE needs to be in good order and meets the minimum standards. Helmet with chin strap, ear and eye protection (If you are unsure please contact us at info@practicalarb.co.uk).
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Chainsaw boots.
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Type C chainsaw trousers.
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Clothing suitable for time of year.
Climbing equipment need to have an in date LOLER certificate or, if purchased with in a six-month period, receipts. LOLER certificate or receipts must cover the period of training and assessment. Climbing equipment must be in good order and meet minimum standards (If you are unsure, please contact us at info@practicalarb.co.uk). Minimum equipment required:
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Climbing harness
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Two climbing ropes (minimum length 35m)
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Work positioning system (side strop)
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Two prussick loops
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Four carabiners
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Climbing spikes
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Personal first aid kit
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Rescue knife
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Top handle chainsaw (recommended 12" guide bar) with tool strop
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Maintenance and sharpening kit for chainsaw
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Fuel and chain oil