Proclimber Training Course 3 - Basic tree-climbing & aerial rescue
For NPTC (Unit CS38) Certificate of Competence to Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue
How long does the course last? Five days
Where and when will this course be run? Locations vary, please call for dates
How many people will attend each course? Four
Do I need any prior qualifications (pre-requisites) for this course? No
What does this course cover?
- Identifying personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Industry guidance and Health and Safety
- Pre-climb inspection and planning
- Discussion of environmental issues
- Identifying correct climbing equipment
- Understanding the LOLER regulation
- Safe and efficient climbing techniques
- Tree access and selection of anchor points
- Movement within the crown of the tree
- Hand tools
- Aerial rescue techniques
- Discussion of basic first aid
- Understanding risk assessments and emergency procedures
What equipment do I need?
- Balanced Safety Helmet with chinstrap– (EN397/EN352-3/EN1731)
- Pair of climbing gloves or close fitting work gloves
- Work boots offering good support and grip
- Sit harness (WPB) or Full body Harness – (prEN813/BSEN361)
- Arborists climbing rope (min 10mm dia) low stretch rope – (BS4928/prEN1891)
- Prussik loops/rope, split tails and strops of same standard/construction as climbing rope
- Minimum of four self locking, triple action (three distinct movements to open) karabiners
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Whistle
- Knife with retractable blade
- Wet weather clothing and packed lunch each day
- NB: A copy of current LOLER inspection form for all climbing equipment
What will this cost me? - £350.00 (Prices are based on a minimum of four people per course, if there are less than four people, the cost per person will be higher.)
