Proclimber Training Course 5 - Tree pruning techniques
For NPTC Unit CS40
How long does the course last? Two 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? Yes - NPTC units CS30, CS31, (CS38) climb trees & perform aerial rescue & CS39
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
- Safe and efficient climbing techniques
- Safe movement & work positioning within the crown of the tree
- Tree access and selection of main / secondary anchor points & redirects
- Understanding good crown thinning & crown reduction work
- Understanding different pruning cuts
- Safe and efficient use of the hand tools & the top handled chainsaw
- Accurate cutting & removal of branches
What equipment do I need?
- Balanced Safety Helmet with chinstrap– (EN397/EN352-3/EN1731)
- Chainsaw protective trousers, all round protection is recommended – Type C – (EN381-5)
- Chainsaw protective work boots - (EN345-2)
- 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
- Top handled chainsaw (AFAG 308) plus maintenance tool kit
- Fuel and chain oil (please ensure you have enough for the entire course)
- Handsaw and scabbard
- 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? - £140.00 (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.)
