NPTC CS40 Aerial Pruning
About
This standard is about carrying out arboricultural pruning operations off ground in trees, carrying out reductions, crown-lifting, re-pollarding, thinning and crown cleaning. You will need to carry out a tree hazard evaluation and perform a ‘working at height’ assessment before starting this work.
Start
Flexible – please enquire for the next start date
Duration
2 days training plus 1 day assessment
Location
Pencoed Campus
Fees
£300 + VAT *
Overview & Modules
Access to the tree will be by recognised appropriate methods and in line with the above assessments. You will select suitable pruning tools relevant to the work to be carried out.
Your work must meet the requirements of current legislation and current industry guidance. This standard is for those who prune trees off ground.
* We support Welsh businesses within the Trees and Timber sector via the Focus on Forestry funding scheme aimed to support skills development. Please enquire for further information.
How will I be assessed?
1 practical day with an external examiner at Pencoed Campus or an integrated assessment.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be aged 16 or above.
Due to elements of this course being in a woodland area, candidates require their own transport or alternatively must notify the centre before the course so alternative options can be sourced.
Candidates should also be aware that this course is physical in nature.
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