UNIT 21-11
Felling Trees Over 380mm
Felling Trees Over 380mm NPTC Level 3 Unit 301 (CS32)
4 Day Course
Course description
The felling trees over 380mm training course will provide the candidate with the appropriate techniques to safely fell large trees. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to fell trees over 380mm in diameter. The course is broken down into three days training concluding on the fourth day with an NPTC assessment. Candidates must already hold their CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting and CS31 Felling Trees Up To 380mm certificates to attend this training course.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Felling of trees over 380mm
- Additional felling techniques
- Snedding and delimbing
- Cross cutting felled timber
- Take down of hung-up trees using a winch
- Removing branches by appropriate methods
- Assessing the condition of trees
- Manual handling techniques
Assessment content
- NPTC Unit 301 (CS32) – Felling Trees Over 380mm
To view the CS32 NPTC assessment guidance please click the link below
Who is the course for?
This level 3 training course is ideal for candidates who are interested in extending their knowledge and skills to develop their career further in tree surgery and forestry.
price and booking
Course cost: £650+VAT per person price includes NPTC assessment fees.
Booking: If you would like to book, please review the requirements below and follow the link to our contact form.
Dates: Please click the link below to view our online calendar for all course dates.
Prerequisites
- Candidates must hold valid NPTC Level 2 20-03 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting and NPTC Level 2 20-04 (CS31) Felling Trees up to 380mm certificates
- Be able to participate in 3 days of physical work
- NPTC candidates must be over 16 years old
Equipment requirements
- PPE: Type C chainsaw trousers, hard hat with ear & eye protection, gloves and steel toe-cap boots with chainsaw protection
- Rear handled chainsaw with over 15” bar
- Felling lever and wedges
- Timber tongs
- Fuel & oil
- Maintenance kit
- Filing kit suitable to users chainsaw
- Heavy duty winches
Please ensure all equipment is PUWER compliant and PPE is in good condition. Equipment is available for hire if candidates do not yet have their own. Please contact the office for cost.