This course is typically for people who are seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboriculture.

This unit is a pre-requisite of Level 3 Award Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-fall Techniques (CS39)

• Understand the legislation relating to tree climbing.
• Identify a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to work positioning systems.
• Identify hazards and manage the associated risks.
• Choose appropriate anchor points.
• Use climbing irons safely and efficiently.
• Carry out aerial rescue techniques.

This training is in preparation for NPTC Level 2 Award in tree climbing and rescue (CS38) and typically testing is arranged 1-2 weeks following training.

If trainees do not wish to proceed through to testing, a LANTRA certificate of attendance is issued following the completion of the training.

• Compliance with HSE regulations.
• Identify and use of correct PPE
• Conduct routine maintenance.
• Identification of faults and defects which can be easily remedied.
• Identification of faults that require specialist repair.
• Correct use and identification of cutting head.
• Correct mixing of fuel to enable hot or cold start of brush cutter in a safe manner.
• Operate brush cutter safely for operator, public, property and consideration of environmental issues.
• Systematic planning of working operation.
• Effective use of manufacturers manual.

This Lantra integrated training and assessment course provides delegates with a skills card and Lantra certificate upon successful completion.

The certificate is then valid for 5 years.