Adult

Start Date: Duration: Level: Study mode: Course location: Course Type:
Flexible 1 Weeks Level 2 Part-Time - Day Kirkley Hall Campus Skills & Qualifications Enquire

What’s it all about?

Current legislation requires that all those who undertake chainsaw operations within the canopy of a tree from rope and harness must be appropriately trained and qualified. The training course offered by Northumberland college equips the candidate to undertake an industry-compliant ‘Certificate of Competence’ assessment.

You will need to be at least 18 years of age and should hold a ‘Certificate of Competence’ in the following units:

• Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
• Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
• Award in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

(Verification of these units must be produced prior to the start of the course.)

Study level Cost
19+ please enquire

You will be taught using a mix of theory and practical and assessment leading to certification should take place as soon as possible following the successful completion of the training course.

This is a short course – 2 days of training, plus a half day of assessment.

This course will take place between 9am-5pm. Days dependent on booking availability.

The course will cover the skills to undertake safe and efficient branch removal operations, utilising a range of cutting techniques while being supported from rope and harness.

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