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Course Name

Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations

Course Description

This course cover the skills and knowledge required to access a tree using a rope and harness and also those required to carry out tree rescue operations.

Audience

For delegates who are required to access a tree using a rope and harness and/or carry out aerial tree rescue operations. You must be physically fit and not suffer from vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication which could affect your safety.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations

Course Description

This course cover the skills and knowledge required to access a tree using a rope and harness and also those required to carry out tree rescue operations.

Audience

For delegates who are required to access a tree using a rope and harness and/or carry out aerial tree rescue operations. You must be physically fit and not suffer from vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication which could affect your safety.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

2565LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques. It will cover: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, preparing a chainsaw for use in a tree, securing the work position, cutting techniques and equipment inspection, storage and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques. It will cover: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, preparing a chainsaw for use in a tree, securing the work position, cutting techniques and equipment inspection, storage and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2550LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial pruning of a tree. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, tree inspection, pruning principles, pruning techniques, when to prune, accurate pruning cuts, compartmentalisation, tools and equipment and handling arisings and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. Operators can carry out the aerial tree pruning by either using tree climbing equipment or a MEWP.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Course Name

Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial pruning of a tree. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, tree inspection, pruning principles, pruning techniques, when to prune, accurate pruning cuts, compartmentalisation, tools and equipment and handling arisings and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. Operators can carry out the aerial tree pruning by either using tree climbing equipment or a MEWP.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2551LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Arboricultural Dismantling Operations refresher (CS41) (CXF85R)

Course Description

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Audience

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Arboricultural Dismantling Operations refresher (CS41) (CXF85R)

Course Description

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Audience

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Arboricultural Dismantling Operations.

Competence Awarded:

LM 51

Course Code:

CXF85R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue Use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness Undertake sectional felling operations

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38LM 39LM 41

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Arboricultural Pruning Operations (CS40) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Arboricultural Pruning Operations (CS40) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CXF84R

Prerequisite Name:

Carry out pruning operations.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 40

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

This course is delivered by external providers who are either LANTRA or NPTC approved. Please book this course according to the required needs of your staff. This course will provide you with the approriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure you have confidence when using a chainsaw and the knowledge and skills to do so safely. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests and cross-cutting timber.

Audience

Individuals who are required to maintain a chainsaw and cross-cut timber.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

This course is delivered by external providers who are either LANTRA or NPTC approved. Please book this course according to the required needs of your staff. This course will provide you with the approriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure you have confidence when using a chainsaw and the knowledge and skills to do so safely. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests and cross-cutting timber.

Audience

Individuals who are required to maintain a chainsaw and cross-cut timber.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

991LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (CS30) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Chainsaw Maintenance and crosscutting.This relates to course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting.

Audience

Holder of LM30, LM30.01 and LM30.03 who need to undertake refreshment training.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (CS30) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Chainsaw Maintenance and crosscutting.This relates to course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting.

Audience

Holder of LM30, LM30.01 and LM30.03 who need to undertake refreshment training.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02

Course Code:

CLMC42R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380 mm

Course Description

This course combines the 2 day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting and the 4 day Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm, into a 5 day course. This course covers: HSE legislation and guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting, cross-cutting timber and felled timber, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, take down hung-up trees using hand tools and clear site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to maintain the chainsaw, cross-cut timber and fell and process trees up to 380 mm.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380 mm

Course Description

This course combines the 2 day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting and the 4 day Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm, into a 5 day course. This course covers: HSE legislation and guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting, cross-cutting timber and felled timber, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, take down hung-up trees using hand tools and clear site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to maintain the chainsaw, cross-cut timber and fell and process trees up to 380 mm.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber. Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02; LM 31

Course Code:

2564LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Ref

Course Description

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Audience

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Ref

Course Description

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Audience

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02; LM 31

Course Code:

CLMC44R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Dealing with Individual & Multiple Windblown trees

Course Description

KNW course to deal with individual and multiple windblown trees.

Audience

N/A

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Dealing with Individual & Multiple Windblown trees

Course Description

KNW course to deal with individual and multiple windblown trees.

Audience

N/A

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CFX35XB

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees

Course Description

This course covers the following areas. Site safety. Severing the root plate. Severing a static root plate where the tree will fall. Severing a root plate where the root plate will fall back into the root plate hole. Securing a root plate where the weight balance is away from the root plate hole Unacceptable procedures. Dismantling the crown of the tree, cross-sutting and stacking timber. Clear the site of all debris and notify all relevant authorities, check and clean equipment.

Audience

This training-only course is for people who are required to deal with individual windblown trees in open areas, have attended the basic chainsaw courses in the series, or their equilivant. It is designed to prepare candidates for NPTC CS34.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees

Course Description

This course covers the following areas. Site safety. Severing the root plate. Severing a static root plate where the tree will fall. Severing a root plate where the root plate will fall back into the root plate hole. Securing a root plate where the weight balance is away from the root plate hole Unacceptable procedures. Dismantling the crown of the tree, cross-sutting and stacking timber. Clear the site of all debris and notify all relevant authorities, check and clean equipment.

Audience

This training-only course is for people who are required to deal with individual windblown trees in open areas, have attended the basic chainsaw courses in the series, or their equilivant. It is designed to prepare candidates for NPTC CS34.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC53X/R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees. Fell and process medium sized trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30; LM 31; LM 32

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Process individual windblown trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 34

Course Code:

CLMC53R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it is important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do it safely. This course will provide you with the techniques and safety information you need to ensure that you are confident and safe when felling trees over 380mm. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guielines, felling, snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees and stump treatment, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees over 380mm. Pre-requisites: (974) Level 2 award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (LM 30, LM 30.01 and LM 30.02). (976) Level 2 award in Felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm (LM 31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it is important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do it safely. This course will provide you with the techniques and safety information you need to ensure that you are confident and safe when felling trees over 380mm. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guielines, felling, snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees and stump treatment, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees over 380mm. Pre-requisites: (974) Level 2 award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (LM 30, LM 30.01 and LM 30.02). (976) Level 2 award in Felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm (LM 31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2543LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

This course provides you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure confidence when felling trees up to 380mm. It will cover: HSE legislation, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees using hand tools, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees up to 380mm. Pre-requisites:

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

This course provides you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure confidence when felling trees up to 380mm. It will cover: HSE legislation, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees using hand tools, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees up to 380mm. Pre-requisites:

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2541LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Felling Large Trees over 760mm (CS33) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Audience

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Felling Large Trees over 760mm (CS33) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Audience

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Specialist tree felling.

Competence Awarded:

LM 33

Course Code:

CXF3.4R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Felling Medium Trees (380-760mm) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Audience

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Felling Medium Trees (380-760mm) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Audience

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC52R

Prerequisite Name:

Fell and process medium sized trees. Specialist tree felling.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 32; LM 33

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Felling small trees up to 380mm (CS31) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Felling small trees up to 380mm (CS31) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC43R

Prerequisite Name:

Fell and process small trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 2 A - Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness

Course Description

Level 2 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 2 A - Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness

Course Description

Level 2 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

985LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Level 2 A - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 2 A - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber

Competence Awarded:

LM 30LM 30.01LM 30.02

Course Code:

974LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 2 A - Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 2 A - Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 31

Course Code:

976LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Level 2 A - Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 2 A - Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of powered pole pruners.

Competence Awarded:

LM 48

Course Code:

984LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness.

Competence Awarded:

LM 39

Course Code:

987LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Carry out pruning operations.

Competence Awarded:

LM 40

Course Code:

988LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Rescue Operation

Course Description

Level 3 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Rescue Operation

Course Description

Level 3 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

986LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Level 3 A - Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 3 A - Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Fell and process medium sized trees Specialist tree felling

Competence Awarded:

LM 32LM 33

Course Code:

978LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw

Course Description

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw.

Audience

For individuals required to use a chainsaw.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw

Course Description

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw.

Audience

For individuals required to use a chainsaw.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Process individual windblown trees. Process multiple windblown trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 34LM 35

Course Code:

980LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees. Fell and process medium sized trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30 LM 31 LM 32

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP

Course Description

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Course Name

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP

Course Description

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe use of a chainsaw from mobile evelated work platforms.

Competence Awarded:

LM 47

Course Code:

2582LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

0

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) Refresher training

Course Description

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Course Name

Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) Refresher training

Course Description

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of powered pole pruners.

Competence Awarded:

LM 48

Course Code:

CLMC56R

Prerequisite Name:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)

Course Description

•    Explain the risk assessment process
•    Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area
•    Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
•    Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment
•    Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.
•    Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.
•    Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice
•    Dispose of waste in line with work specification.
•    State the procedure for removing a trapped saw
•    State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:
o    Species.
o    Condition of trees.
o    Time of year.
•    Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual
•    Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut free fall. 
o    Step cut hand held.
o    Sink cut free fall.
o    Sink cut hand held.
o    Pruning cut.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut.
o    Sink cut.
•    Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.
•    Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.

Audience

Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCF

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)

Course Description

•    Explain the risk assessment process
•    Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area
•    Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
•    Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment
•    Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.
•    Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.
•    Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice
•    Dispose of waste in line with work specification.
•    State the procedure for removing a trapped saw
•    State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:
o    Species.
o    Condition of trees.
o    Time of year.
•    Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual
•    Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut free fall. 
o    Step cut hand held.
o    Sink cut free fall.
o    Sink cut hand held.
o    Pruning cut.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut.
o    Sink cut.
•    Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.
•    Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.

Audience

Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCF

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP

Competence Awarded:

LM 52

Course Code:

LM 52

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment
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Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (CS47) 1 Machine Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (CS47) 1 Machine Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe use of a chainsaw from mobile evelated work platforms.

Competence Awarded:

LM 47

Course Code:

CLMC54R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM47

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to operate a chainsw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). It will cover: HSE legislation and guidelines, MEWP equipment, checks before using a MEWP, setting up the MEWP, chainsaw use and completion of work.

Audience

Individuals who need to use a chainsaw from a MEWP.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to operate a chainsw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). It will cover: HSE legislation and guidelines, MEWP equipment, checks before using a MEWP, setting up the MEWP, chainsaw use and completion of work.

Audience

Individuals who need to use a chainsaw from a MEWP.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2554LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30; LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
How to Book

Course Name

Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Powered pole pruners are powerful and dangerous tools, therefore it is essential when using them that you have the confidence and expertise in what you are doing. This course will provide you with the appropirate techniques and safety guidelines to use the powered pole pruner and to be aware of relevant health and safety guidelines to ensure you stay protected. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, safety features of a powered pole pruner, maintaining the powered pole pruner chain, maintaining the guide bar, engine maintenance, starting the pruning saw and pre-cut checks, and clear and tidy working area and pruning saw checks.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are required to use the powered pole pruner.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Course Name

Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Powered pole pruners are powerful and dangerous tools, therefore it is essential when using them that you have the confidence and expertise in what you are doing. This course will provide you with the appropirate techniques and safety guidelines to use the powered pole pruner and to be aware of relevant health and safety guidelines to ensure you stay protected. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, safety features of a powered pole pruner, maintaining the powered pole pruner chain, maintaining the guide bar, engine maintenance, starting the pruning saw and pre-cut checks, and clear and tidy working area and pruning saw checks.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are required to use the powered pole pruner.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Chainsaw Preparation and Maintenance Pole Saw operation

Competence Awarded:

PP 91PP 92

Course Code:

2547LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face
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Course Name

Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations

Course Description

This course cover the skills and knowledge required to access a tree using a rope and harness and also those required to carry out tree rescue operations.

Audience

For delegates who are required to access a tree using a rope and harness and/or carry out aerial tree rescue operations. You must be physically fit and not suffer from vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication which could affect your safety.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

2565LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques. It will cover: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, preparing a chainsaw for use in a tree, securing the work position, cutting techniques and equipment inspection, storage and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2550LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out aerial pruning of a tree. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, tree inspection, pruning principles, pruning techniques, when to prune, accurate pruning cuts, compartmentalisation, tools and equipment and handling arisings and waste disposal.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are experienced in climbing trees using work positioning systems and who are experienced in chainsaw use, including felling small trees up to 380mm. Operators can carry out the aerial tree pruning by either using tree climbing equipment or a MEWP.

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2551LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Arboricultural Dismantling Operations refresher (CS41) (CXF85R)

Course Description

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Audience

This dismantling refresher course will remind delegates of the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to be confident in dismantling trees, and aware of the relevant health and safety guidelines.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Arboricultural Dismantling Operations.

Competence Awarded:

LM 51

Course Code:

CXF85R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees Climb trees and perform aerial rescue Use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness Undertake sectional felling operations

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31LM 38LM 39LM 41

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Arboricultural Pruning Operations (CS40) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Aerial Tree Pruning. This relates to course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CXF84R

Prerequisite Name:

Carry out pruning operations.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 40

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

This course is delivered by external providers who are either LANTRA or NPTC approved. Please book this course according to the required needs of your staff. This course will provide you with the approriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure you have confidence when using a chainsaw and the knowledge and skills to do so safely. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests and cross-cutting timber.

Audience

Individuals who are required to maintain a chainsaw and cross-cut timber.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

991LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (CS30) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Chainsaw Maintenance and crosscutting.This relates to course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting.

Audience

Holder of LM30, LM30.01 and LM30.03 who need to undertake refreshment training.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02

Course Code:

CLMC42R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-cutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380 mm

Course Description

This course combines the 2 day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting and the 4 day Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm, into a 5 day course. This course covers: HSE legislation and guidelines, overview of the chainsaw and maintenance equipment, maintaining the saw chain, maintaining the guide bar, power unit maintenance, starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting, cross-cutting timber and felled timber, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, take down hung-up trees using hand tools and clear site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to maintain the chainsaw, cross-cut timber and fell and process trees up to 380 mm.

Duration:

5 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber. Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02; LM 31

Course Code:

2564LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting and Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Ref

Course Description

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Audience

Refresher training for experienced operators relating to course Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (CS30 and CS31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 30; LM 30.01; LM 30.02; LM 31

Course Code:

CLMC44R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Dealing with Individual & Multiple Windblown trees

Course Description

KNW course to deal with individual and multiple windblown trees.

Audience

N/A

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CFX35XB

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees

Course Description

This course covers the following areas. Site safety. Severing the root plate. Severing a static root plate where the tree will fall. Severing a root plate where the root plate will fall back into the root plate hole. Securing a root plate where the weight balance is away from the root plate hole Unacceptable procedures. Dismantling the crown of the tree, cross-sutting and stacking timber. Clear the site of all debris and notify all relevant authorities, check and clean equipment.

Audience

This training-only course is for people who are required to deal with individual windblown trees in open areas, have attended the basic chainsaw courses in the series, or their equilivant. It is designed to prepare candidates for NPTC CS34.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC53X/R

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees. Fell and process medium sized trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30; LM 31; LM 32

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Dealing with Individual Windblown Trees (CS34) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Process individual windblown trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 34

Course Code:

CLMC53R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it is important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do it safely. This course will provide you with the techniques and safety information you need to ensure that you are confident and safe when felling trees over 380mm. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guielines, felling, snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees and stump treatment, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees over 380mm. Pre-requisites: (974) Level 2 award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (LM 30, LM 30.01 and LM 30.02). (976) Level 2 award in Felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm (LM 31).

Duration:

3 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2543LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

This course provides you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure confidence when felling trees up to 380mm. It will cover: HSE legislation, felling, branch removal - snedding and de-limbing, cross-cutting felled timber, taking down hung-up trees using hand tools, clearing site and chainsaw checks.

Audience

Individuals who need to fell trees up to 380mm. Pre-requisites:

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2541LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Felling Large Trees over 760mm (CS33) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Audience

Refresher Training for Felling Large Trees over 760mm for experience operators (CS33).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Specialist tree felling.

Competence Awarded:

LM 33

Course Code:

CXF3.4R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Felling Medium Trees (380-760mm) Refresher Training

Course Description

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Audience

Refresher training for Felling Medium Trees for experienced operators (CS32).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC52R

Prerequisite Name:

Fell and process medium sized trees. Specialist tree felling.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 32; LM 33

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Felling small trees up to 380mm (CS31) Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Felling small trees up to 380mm. This relates to course 2541 felling and Procesing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

CLMC43R

Prerequisite Name:

Fell and process small trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 2 A - Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness

Course Description

Level 2 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

985LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 2 A - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 991 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Maintain & operate the chainsaw Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.Basic cross-cutting and stacking of timber

Competence Awarded:

LM 30LM 30.01LM 30.02

Course Code:

974LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 2 A - Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2541 Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Fell and process small trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 31

Course Code:

976LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 2 A - Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Level 2 Award following course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2547 Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of powered pole pruners.

Competence Awarded:

LM 48

Course Code:

984LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2550 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness.

Competence Awarded:

LM 39

Course Code:

987LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Pruning

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2551 Aerial Tree Pruning.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Carry out pruning operations.

Competence Awarded:

LM 40

Course Code:

988LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Aerial Tree Rescue Operation

Course Description

Level 3 Award for course 2565 Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue Operations.

Audience

Individuals must be physically fit, not suffer vertigo or a similar condition or be on medication that could affect safety.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Competence Awarded:

LM 38

Course Code:

986LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Felling and Procesing Trees over 380mm

Course Description

Level 3 Award following course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2543 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Fell and process medium sized trees Specialist tree felling

Competence Awarded:

LM 32LM 33

Course Code:

978LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance Fell and process small trees

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw

Course Description

Level 3 A - Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw.

Audience

For individuals required to use a chainsaw.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Process individual windblown trees. Process multiple windblown trees.

Competence Awarded:

LM 34LM 35

Course Code:

980LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees. Fell and process medium sized trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM30 LM 31 LM 32

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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Course Name

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP

Course Description

Level 3 A - Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP.

Audience

Individuals who have completed course 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe use of a chainsaw from mobile evelated work platforms.

Competence Awarded:

LM 47

Course Code:

2582LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

0

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) Refresher training

Course Description

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Audience

Refresher training for Powered Pole Pruners (CS48) for experienced operators.

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Use of powered pole pruners.

Competence Awarded:

LM 48

Course Code:

CLMC56R

Prerequisite Name:

Climb trees and perform aerial rescue.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 38

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)

Course Description

•    Explain the risk assessment process
•    Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area
•    Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
•    Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment
•    Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.
•    Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.
•    Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice
•    Dispose of waste in line with work specification.
•    State the procedure for removing a trapped saw
•    State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:
o    Species.
o    Condition of trees.
o    Time of year.
•    Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual
•    Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut free fall. 
o    Step cut hand held.
o    Sink cut free fall.
o    Sink cut hand held.
o    Pruning cut.
•    Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:
o    Step cut.
o    Sink cut.
•    Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.
•    Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.

Audience

Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCF

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP

Competence Awarded:

LM 52

Course Code:

LM 52

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face This course requires Personal Protective Equipment

How to Book

Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP (CS47) 1 Machine Refresher Training

Course Description

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Audience

For experienced operators who require refresher training on Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP). This relates to course 991 2554 Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Safe use of a chainsaw from mobile evelated work platforms.

Competence Awarded:

LM 47

Course Code:

CLMC54R

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM47

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

Course Description

This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to operate a chainsw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). It will cover: HSE legislation and guidelines, MEWP equipment, checks before using a MEWP, setting up the MEWP, chainsaw use and completion of work.

Audience

Individuals who need to use a chainsaw from a MEWP.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

2

Competence Name Awarded:

N/A

Competence Awarded:

N/A

Course Code:

2554LM

Prerequisite Name:

Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance. Fell and process small trees.

Prerequisite Short Code:

LM 30; LM 31

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

How to Book

Course Name

Using a Powered Pole Pruner

Course Description

Powered pole pruners are powerful and dangerous tools, therefore it is essential when using them that you have the confidence and expertise in what you are doing. This course will provide you with the appropirate techniques and safety guidelines to use the powered pole pruner and to be aware of relevant health and safety guidelines to ensure you stay protected. This course covers: HSE legislation and safety guidelines, safety features of a powered pole pruner, maintaining the powered pole pruner chain, maintaining the guide bar, engine maintenance, starting the pruning saw and pre-cut checks, and clear and tidy working area and pruning saw checks.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are required to use the powered pole pruner.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Chainsaw Preparation and Maintenance Pole Saw operation

Competence Awarded:

PP 91PP 92

Course Code:

2547LM

Prerequisite Name:

N/A

Prerequisite Short Code:

N/A

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

This course requires Face to Face

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