Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue - NPTC CS38
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Anyone climbing trees “professionally”. This course involves NO chainsaw use
and can be completed prior to units CS30 or CS31 for people who want to use a
chainsaw in a tree, or as a stand-alone unit for tree inspectors, bat workers, etc.
This course must be completed prior to CS39, CS40 or CS41.
5 days for less experienced users, some learners may require more time to become proficient.
3 days for experienced users i.e. 3 years experience recommended.
The course
covers:
• Safe working practices
• Tree climbing equipment
• Rope configurations, tree access techniques
• Work positioning, light branch removal
• Tree descent
• Aerial rescue
• Legislative issues
• Tree Identification
• Flip lines and spikes
• Pre-Assessment guidance
Work gloves, work boots, helmet with chinstrap
Candidates will also need 35mtrs of 13mm climbing rope, 2 “whip tails”,
2 prussick loops, Climbing Harness, 5 Karabinas (including a minimum of 3 Triple
action). All support equipment must comply with LOLER.
Personal First Aid kit attached to harness.
Candidates undertaking the CS39 course may want to wear their chainsaw PPE
to help prepare for the CS39 training.
Separate practical assessment with questions (about 2-3 hours) through an NPTC
centre. Individuals normally arrange their own assessment with their local NPTC
centre once they have completed their training.
Assessment Schedule are available at http://www.nptc.org.uk/assessment-schedules/
Lantra Certificate of
Attendance On successful completion of assessment - NPTC Certificate of Competence
Refresher Training is recommended about every 3 years.
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Anyone climbing trees “professionally”. This course involves NO chainsaw use
and can be completed prior to units CS30 or CS31 for people who want to use a
chainsaw in a tree, or as a stand-alone unit for tree inspectors, bat workers, etc.
This course must be completed prior to CS39, CS40 or CS41.
5 days for less experienced users, some learners may require more time to become proficient.
3 days for experienced users i.e. 3 years experience recommended.
The course
covers:
• Safe working practices
• Tree climbing equipment
• Rope configurations, tree access techniques
• Work positioning, light branch removal
• Tree descent
• Aerial rescue
• Legislative issues
• Tree Identification
• Flip lines and spikes
• Pre-Assessment guidance
Work gloves, work boots, helmet with chinstrap
Candidates will also need 35mtrs of 13mm climbing rope, 2 “whip tails”,
2 prussick loops, Climbing Harness, 5 Karabinas (including a minimum of 3 Triple
action). All support equipment must comply with LOLER.
Personal First Aid kit attached to harness.
Candidates undertaking the CS39 course may want to wear their chainsaw PPE
to help prepare for the CS39 training.
Separate practical assessment with questions (about 2-3 hours) through an NPTC
centre. Individuals normally arrange their own assessment with their local NPTC
centre once they have completed their training.
Assessment Schedule are available at http://www.nptc.org.uk/assessment-schedules/
Lantra Certificate of
Attendance On successful completion of assessment - NPTC Certificate of Competence
Refresher Training is recommended about every 3 years.
This Training Course is available at the following locations:
Plymouth
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