Powered Pole Pruner

1 Day Independent City & Guilds NPTC Training and assessment for anyone who operates a Powered Pole Pruner in the horticulture, forestry, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industry.

COURSE CONTENT

• Safe working practices
• Protective clothing
• Maintenance, starting & pre-use checks
• Practical demonstrations & safe use
• A safe working area, hazard analysis
• Emergency Planning
• Removing overhead limbs
• Storage & transport
• Legislative issues
• Environmental Issues

BY THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO

Successfully complete NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Powered Pole Pruner

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• A safety helmet (complying with EN 397)
• Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
• Eye protection (polycarbonate visor complying with EN 166)
• Suitable protective gloves
• Protective boots with good grip and ankle support (complying with EN 345-1)
• Non-snag outer clothing /chainsaw trousers all round protection (type C)
• Waterproof clothing – course will continue even in rain
• High-visibility clothing may also be appropriate
• Each person should carry a personal first-aid kit (including a large wound dressing)

Powered Pole Pruner Equipment: 

• Serviceable Powered Pole Pruner
• Fuel/spare battery
• Product information and or operator’s manual for reference

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates over 16 years

All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting Refresher

Felling & Processing of Trees Refresher

Felling & Processing of Trees under 380mm

Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue

Operate a Chainsaw from Rope & Harness

Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform

Safe Use of Brushcutters & or Trimmers

Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry