Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging (Formerly CS41) - NPTC Level 3 Part-time

Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging (Formerly CS41) NPTC Level 3 Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Moreton Morrell On Demand Various 09:00 - 16:30 £625.00 4Day(s) What will I study?

This course is about the removal of sections from a tree crown under the control of rope rigging and lifting gear. The course is aimed at those with significant experience of arboriculture operations and chainsaw operations in a canopy. 

What modules are covered?

This course covers the use of rigging for the removal of small tree sections in relation to pruning operations where targets below may pose a significant risk through to the removal of part/whole trees where targets do not allow for free-fall/hand thrown techniques.

A sample of modules covered:

Health and Safety
Climbing techniques
Tree Species
Rigging  

What qualifications will I get?

CITY & GUILDS NPTC LEVEL 3 AWARD IN AERIAL TREE RIGGING

How will I be assessed?

Practical assessment by NPTC assessor, usually in the week following the course. Successful candidates will gain NPTC certification.

What is the entry process?

Please contact student recruitment via the details on the top right hand side of the page. They will direct you to the short course administrator. 

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

You must have the following qualifications before attending the course. 

NPTC unit 201 Carry out maintenance of chainsaw and cutting system
NPTC unit 2 0 2 Cross-cut timber using a chainsaw
NPTC unit 2 0 3 Fell and process trees up to 380mm
NPTC unit 2 0 6 Access a tree using a rope and harness
NPTC unit 3 0 6 Carry out aerial rescue operations
NPTC unit 3 0 8 Carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques  

What can I do after this course?

Further NPTC Level 3 arboriculture courses

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC13460

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.

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