Chainsaw - Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (NPTC CS38)

Chainsaw - Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (NPTC CS38)
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Who should enrol
Anyone climbing trees 'professionally' (ie. Where the NPTC certificate is required). Operators who are working for tree surgeons or utility arboriculture (eg. Railtrack or the Forestry Commission) will require the separate NPTC test. Operatives should have a certificate of competence.

Content Summary
Introduction & aims
Safe working procedures
Tree climbing equipment
Pre-use checks
Practical demonstrations & safe use
A Safe working area, hazard analysis
Rope configurations , tree access techniques
Work positioning, light branch removal
Tree descent
Aerial rescue - 4 methods
Equipment storage & transport
Legislative issues
Pre-Assessment guidance

Assessment
Separate practical assessment with questions (about 2 - 3 hours) on a day following the end of the course - the application process normally take between 2 & 4 weeks but can be arranged sooner in some cases

Course Material
Manufacturers handbooks, maintenance manuals, HSE guidelines, Lantra Workbooks, NPTC assessment schedule, LOLER information

Duration
2 days for experienced users (3 years experience recommended) 5 days for less experienced users

Type
Field use

Certificate
Lantra awards Record of Training NPTC certificate of competence

Validity
Valid for up to 5 years then requires a refresher only with no assessment.

Pre-requisites
All trainees must be over 17 years of age and in good health. Persons with certain ailments or on certain medication may not be able to take part in the practical sessions. Ability to work at heights is essential. First Aid qualification recommended.

What should I bring to the course?
This course involves NO chainsaw use and can be completed prior to units CS30 or CS31. As a stand-alone unit for tree inspectors, bat workers, etc. This course must be completed prior to CS39, CS40 or CS41

Work gloves, workboots, 2 passport photo`s. Chainsaw PPE may be worn for this course to help prepare candidates for the CS39 course(


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