Aerial Tree Pruning NPTC Level 3 Award (CS40)
This course is for an advanced arborist chainsaw operator carrying out aerial tree pruning operations and will introduce you to the use of a chainsaw and/or other pruning tools, working from a rope and harness in conjunction with a ground person in medium-sized, open grown trees.
Entry requirements
To begin this course you will need to have completed:
- Unit 201 – Maintenance of the Chainsaw and Cutting System ( Formerly CS30)
- Unit 202 – Cross-Cut Timber Using a Chainsaw (Formerly CS30)
- Unit 203 – Fell and Process Trees up to 380mm (Formerly CS31)
- Unit 206 – Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness (Formerly CS38)
- Unit 306 – Carry out Aerial Rescue Operations (Formerly CS38)
- Unit 308- Use of a chainsaw for free fall techniques (Formerly CS39)
Course content
You will study the following topics:
- Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used
- Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of yourself, other people and the environment
- Comment upon the structure, condition and properties of the tree(s) to be worked upon
- Use a chainsaw and other pruning tools whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of the tree
- Use a rope and harness in conjunction with ground staff.
Qualifications
Aerial Tree Pruning NPTC Level 3 Award (CS40)Additional information
To take part in this course you must bring PPE (personal protective equipment) and other tools and equipment as listed on the joining instructions. You can also view the PPE and tools list here. These will be emailed to you a few weeks before the course is due to start – please contact us to confirm you have the required items.
In addition to the tuition fee listed above there is an optional charge of £130 should you wish to register with the awarding body and take the assessment to receive a recognised certificate of your training.