UNIT 21-09
Advanced
Aerial Tree Rigging
advanced Aerial Tree Rigging NPTC Level 3 Unit 309 (CS41
5 Day Course
Course description
This advanced version of the aerial rigging course covers the removal of sections from a tree crown under the control of rope rigging and lifting equipment when free-fall/hand thrown techniques are not appropriate. The first 2 days are covering the content for NPTC assessment 309 (CS41) and then a further 2 days are included to look into a variety of alternative rigging techniques such as speed lining, drift lines and double lashing. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification to use rigging equipment to dismantle a tree, and an understanding of many other rigging systems that can be used in the process of lowering of tree sections. Candidates must already hold their NPTC CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting, CS31 Felling Up To 380mm, CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue and CS39 Aerial Tree Cutting certifications to attend this course.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Understand when to use aerial tree rigging
- Carry out equipment inspection
- Removal of tree limbs
- Removing vertical sections by various techniques
- Lowering of limbs and sections
- Establish safe and comfortable work positions
- Understand responsibilities of the ground person
- Advanced rigging techniques
Assessment content
- NPTC Unit 309 (CS41.1) – Aerial Tree Rigging
To view the CS41 NPTC assessment guidance please click the link below
Who is the course for?
This course is relevant for tree surgeons and arborists who are familiar with aerial tree work with a chainsaw and wish to expand their expertise by understanding the use of rigging equipment. This advanced version of the course is also suitable for candidates who already have already gained rigging experience, and would like to further develop their skills in advanced rigging techniques.
price and booking
Course cost: £750+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 already hold valid NPTC Level 2 20-03 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting, CS31 Felling Trees up to 380mm, CS38 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue and CS39 Aerial Tree Cutting certificates
- Be able to participate in 5 days of physical climbing
- NPTC candidates must over 16 years old
Equipment requirements
- PPE: Type C chainsaw trousers, hard hat with chin strap, gloves and steel toe-cap boots with chainsaw protection
- Basic rigging equipment - rigging line, pulley block with compatible dead eye sling and a friction device for base of the tree (capstan or board)
- Top-handled chainsaw and suitable lanyard
- Fuel & oil
- Maintenance kit
- Filing kit suitable to users chainsaw
- Tree climbing harness
- Two climbing lines (30m+)
- Adjustable lanyard
- 6 karabiners (triple action, self-locking)
- 4 prusik loops or friction cord
- Spikes
Please ensure all climbing equipment is EN compliant and has appropriate LOLER certificates 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.