This course is designed for Professional users and is typically for people who are seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboricultural and may be required to fell trees up to 380mm in diameter.

This training is a pre-requisite for anyone who wants to advance to large tree and  aerial tree work.

• Chainsaw maintenance
• Safety procedures
• Use of protective clothing
• Cross cutting felled timber
• Stacking, felling techniques for trees between 200 mm (8″) & 380 mm (15″)
• Snedding & de-limbing
• Taking down of hung up trees using hand tools

Training is in preparation for NPTC Level 2 Award in ground based chainsaw operations (CS30 CS31). and typically testing is arranged the week following training.

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

Cost

£550+VAT per person for the 5 day training course.

Plus £320 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration and assessment fee.

Anyone who needs a CSCS site card.

Suitable for those seeking to register under the R.O.L.O (Register of Landscape Operatives) scheme.

Satisfactory completion of an approved health and safety awareness course is a mandatory requirement of the CSCS application process.

• Legislation – European Legislation
• HSE Law – R.I.D.D.O.R
• 1997 Regulations – Risk Assessments
• P.U.W.E.R. – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazardous Substances – C.O.S.H.H.
• Electricity – First Aid
• Noise – White Finger/Arm Vibration (HAVS)
• Working at Heights – Fire
• Manual Handling – Safety Signs
• Excavations – L.O.L.E.R.

The course is an excellent qualification which is widely recognised. A Multiple Choice examination will be taken at the end of the training day. Successful candidates will achieve a BALI/ ROLO Health and safety certificate for their CSCS application.

• 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.

Anyone who needs a CSCS site card.

Suitable for those seeking to register under the R.O.L.O (Register of Landscape Operatives) scheme.

Satisfactory completion of an approved health and safety awareness course is a mandatory requirement of the CSCS application process.

• Legislation – European Legislation
• HSE Law – R.I.D.D.O.R
• 1997 Regulations – Risk Assessments
• P.U.W.E.R. – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazardous Substances – C.O.S.H.H.
• Electricity – First Aid
• Noise – White Finger/Arm Vibration (HAVS)
• Working at Heights – Fire
• Manual Handling – Safety Signs
• Excavations – L.O.L.E.R.

The course is an excellent qualification which is widely recognised. A Multiple Choice examination will be taken at the end of the training day. Successful candidates will achieve a BALI/ ROLO Health and safety certificate for their CSCS application.

Cost

£135+VAT per person

Our PA6AW course is suitable for candidates who hold their City & Guilds NPTC PA1 and PA6A qualifications and who wish to use a knapsack or other hand held applicator in or near water.

• Legislation
• The application of pesticides in or near water
• Calibration
• Choosing dose & volume rates from the labels
• The principles of application in or near water
• Safety near water and what to consider

Assessment will be a practical test of skills.

Candidates need to have passed Units PA1 and PA6A.

This course is designed for Professional users and is typically for people who are seeking contractual work in professional forestry, amenity or utility arboricultural and may be required to fell trees up to 380mm in diameter.

This training is a pre-requisite for anyone who wants to advance to large tree and  aerial tree work.

• Chainsaw maintenance
• Safety procedures
• Use of protective clothing
• Cross cutting felled timber
• Stacking, felling techniques for trees between 200 mm (8″) & 380 mm (15″)
• Snedding & de-limbing
• Taking down of hung up trees using hand tools

Training is in preparation for NPTC Level 2 Award in ground based chainsaw operations (CS30 CS31). 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 weeks training.

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 the week 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.

Cost

£540+VAT per person for the 5 day training course

Plus £175 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration and assessment fee.

This course is for a competent tree climber experienced at using the chainsaw on the ground and already holding units 30, 31, 38. Suitable for professional tree surgeons and arborists.

• Understand the specific industry legislation and safety guidelines relevant to using a chainsaw from a rope and harness.
• Successfully identify the hazards and risks associated with the working area.
• Be able to carry out a basic level hazard evaluation of a tree.
• Demonstrate techniques for hauling chainsaws into the tree and attaching them appropriately to the harness.
• Carry out pre-start checks to the chainsaw and demonstrate cold and warm starting techniques.
• Understand the importance of secure and comfortable work positioning while using a chainsaw from a rope and harness to improve safety and work quality.
• Be able to explain the basic principles of natural target pruning.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of different cuts including step cuts, sink cuts and natural target pruning cuts.
• Use top handled or lightweight rear handled chainsaws in a safe and efficient manner to remove light and medium weight branches.
• Be competent in the use of pulling ropes and slings to assist with the cut sections.

This training is in preparation for NPTC assessment (CS39) and typically testing is usually arranged the week 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.

Cost

£330+VAT per person for the 3 day training course.

Plus £140 (VAT exempt) NPTC registration and assessment fee.