Course overview
This unit covers using a chainsaw and lowering equipment working from a rope and harness in conjunction with a ground person in medium-sized open-grown trees. It also includes the use of climbing irons.Pre-requisite courses are
Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-CuttingLevel 2 Award in Felling Trees (up to 380mm)Level 2 Award in Tree Climbing & RescueLevel 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall TechniquesCourse contentIdentify, inspect and comment on key parts of equipmentPreparation and safe use of the equipmentOperate a chainsaw within the crown of a tree using a rope and harnessUse lowering ropes to carry out lowering and sectional felling operationsUndertake a range of arboricultural operations without riskPlease take a look at our schedule for dates. Other dates may be arranged on the application.
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