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:
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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:
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