NPTC CS48 Pole Powered Pruner
About
002006 – City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Powered Pole Pruner
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
This qualification is for the pruning of trees using pole mounted, long reach pruning equipment, which may include: extendable pruning saws, powered pole pruners, loppers.
The trees will be cut by removing branches using cuts that are finished to the current standard for pruning in tree work. This unit is not about using hedge trimmers. Your work must conform to all current legislation and codes of practice.
* 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?
2 days training plus 1 day assessment.
Entry requirements
- Pre-requisite: CS30
- 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.
Continue your studies
Enhance your skill set with:
- NPTC LOLER
- CS40 Aerial pruning
- CS32 Felling and processing trees over 380mm – medium and large trees
- CS30-31 Chainsaw maintenance operation – felling of small trees
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