South East Landbased
Training Courses LLP

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free Fall Techniques

Duration:
2 Days
Price:
£529 +VAT
Dates:

Training: 5th-6th June 2025

Assessment: 6th or 7th June 2025

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free Fall Techniques Training Course

COURSE CONTENT
  • Introduction
  • Risk Assessment and Legislation
  • Working with Knots and Rope
  • Access tree and movement around tree
  • Work positioning techniques whilst operating Chainsaw
  • Practice appropriate cutting techniques
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
  • Protective Equipment:
  • Chainsaw/climbing boots (HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
  • Chainsaw gloves (optional)
  • Whistle
  • Chainsaw helmet, visor, ear protection and chin strap (HSE Recommended mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492)
  • Chainsaw trousers – Type C all round leg protection
  • Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
  • A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain)
  • Chainsaw & Climbing Equipment:
  • Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
  • A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain).
  • Serviceable chainsaw (recommended 14 inch guide bar)
  • Chainsaw toolkit including chain oil
  • Fuel
  • A top handled saw may be brought also if one is available providing it complies with current safety standards
  • Your own climbing and rigging equipment which must be LOLER compliant
    please bring LOLER Certificate with you to training and assessment
  • Tree climbing harness, two climbing lines (30m+), adjustable lanyard, 6 karabiners (triple action, self-locking), 4 prussik loops or friction cord, spikes

PRE-REQUISITES: Candidates must be physically fit & age over 16 years and achieved units 201, 202 and 203

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