Level 3 Chainsaw Operation from Rope & Harness (Formerly CS39) - NPTC Level 3 Part-time
Course
In Leamington Spa
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Leamington spa
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Warwickshire College Group will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.
We offer all of the above in a supportive, friendly, high-quality and technologically-driven environment. Our student success rates and A-level results are at an all-time high, with our students progressing onto a wide range of careers with globally recognised brands, and many students have also set up their own businesses and enterprise projects.
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- IT
- Quality
- Chainsaw
- Part Time
- Quality Training
Course programme
Aerial cutting of trees using free-fall techniques.
This course is about the removal of single limb/parts of tree canopy to the complete removal of trees without the use of rigging equipment.
It is also about the removal of tree sections from the crown using free-fall or hand thrown techniques. You will carry out cutting operations using appropriate access techniques. You will gain access and carry out cutting operations in line with the above assessment from a rope and harness.
What modules are covered?A sample of modules covered includes:
Health & Safety
Climbing techniques
Aerial cutting
What qualifications will I get?NPTC Level 3 certificate Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free Fall techniques
How will I be assessed?Assessment by an independent NPTC appointed assessor, usually in the week following the course.
Please note the course fee includes the assessment
What is the entry process?Please contact student recruitment via the details on the top right hand side of the page, who will direct you to the short courses administrator.
What are the entry requirements?Minimum qualifications: Full level 2
Candidates must hold a certificate of competence in NPTC Level 2 Maintenance, Cross-cutting and Felling Small Trees and also have certificate of competence in NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue before undertaking this course.
What else do I need to know?All candidates must wear forestry safety boots and suitable outdoor clothing.
PPE is available from the college but please bring as much of your own as possible to include: chainsaw trousers, gloves, helmet with visor and ear defenders.
One passport photograph is required at the start of the course for registration purposes.
Practical training will take place on a woodland site away from the college campus and it is the candidates responsibility to travel there. A packed lunch would be required as there are no facilities for meals/drinks.What can I do after this course?
Level 3 qualifications provide learners with the opportunity for career progression.
Got a question about this course?
Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code
WC12759
We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.
We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.Level 3 Chainsaw Operation from Rope & Harness (Formerly CS39) - NPTC Level 3 Part-time