TRee Climbing & Aerial rescue
Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue NPTC Level 2 Units 206/306 (CS38) 6 Day Course
Course description
This course covers the accessing of trees using climbing equipment to carry out pruning, cutting and dismantling operations. It includes aerial rescues techniques for casualties in the trees canopy and on a pole. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification using a rope and harness to work safely and securely in the trees. The course is broken down into five days training, concluding on the sixth day with an NPTC assessment. This entry level aerial course is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in tree surgery and forestry.
Training content
- Legislation knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Inspect climbing harness and identify features
- Learn a range of tree climbing knots
- Choose appropriate anchor points
- Use techniques for safe, efficient ascent and descent
- Understand necessity of twin line working
- Establish safe and comfortable work positions
- Understand correct pruning position and branch removal
- Understand responsibilities of the ground person
- Carry out aerial rescue techniques
Assessment content
- NPTC Unit 206 (CS38.1) – Access a tree using a rope and harness
- NPTC Unit 306 (CS38.2) – Carry out aerial rescue operations
Who is the course for?
This course covers the accessing of trees using climbing equipment to carry out pruning, cutting and dismantling operations. It includes aerial rescues with recovery of both conscious and unconscious casualties. Successful candidates will achieve the necessary certification using a rope and harness to work safely and securely in the trees. The course is broken down into five days training, concluding on the sixth day with an NPTC assessment. This entry level aerial course is ideal for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in Tree surgery and Forestry..
price and booking
Course cost: £780+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 page.
Dates: Please click the link below to view our online calendar for all course dates.
Prerequisites
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No prerequisite NPTC qualifications needed!
- No previous climbing experience needed!
- Be able to participate in 5 days of physical climbing
- NPTC candidates must be over 16 years old
Equipment requirements
- PPE: Hard hat with chin strap, suitable boots and clothing
- Tree climbing harness
- Two climbing lines (30m+)
- Adjustable Lanyard
- 5 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.
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