Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue

5 Day training followed by City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Suitable for candidates who are required to access and work in trees using rope and harness, rescue an injured climber from the crown of a tree or from a standing pole and are currently inexperienced in climbing trees.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction
• Risk Assessment and Legislation
• Working with Knots and Rope
• Access tree and movement around tree
• Aerial Rescue methods
• Work positioning techniques

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• Chainsaw/climbing boots(HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
• Chainsaw gloves (optional)
• Chainsaw helmet with visor (HSE Recommended mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492) and chin strap
• 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).

Climbing Equipment: 

• 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

FURTHER INFORMATION:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/

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

Operate a Chainsaw from Rope & Harness

Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform

Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper

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Safe Use of Brushcutters