Course overview
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
Course Content
Identification, inspection and preparation of climbing equipment and rigging equipment
Set up working ropes to lower and or guide severed timber to the ground using recognised knots hitches and eye slings in conjunction with the ground crew
Understanding the benefits of specialised rigging equipment, understanding the construction requirements, bend ratios and cycles to failure and the safe working loads of rigging equipment
Removal of vertical trunk in sections using a chainsaw
Testing
NPTC assessments take place on a separate day, usually a couple of weeks after training, depending on assessor availability.
Equipment
Rope, harness, karabiners and helmet with chin strap required. Climbing equipment to be used on course must have appropriate LOLER certificate. Equipment can be provided for course if required for a small hire charge.
Note: This is a strenuous course and candidates must have a good standard of physical fit.
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