Tree Rigging Course

FORESTRY & ARBORICULTURE | Tree Rigging Course

3 Day training followed by City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 assessment. Combining skills learnt from prior attainment in 201,202,203 and 206, 306 & 308. This course is relevant for tree surgeons and arborists who complete aerial tree work with a chainsaw and wish to expand their expertise by understanding the use of rigging equipment.

Tree Rigging Course Content

• Be able to promote health and safety and industry good practice
• Be able to carry our aerial tree rigging including techniques: speed lining, drift lines & double lashing
• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
• Understand how to carry out aerial tree rigging

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE Tree Rigging Training Course:

Protective Equipment:

• Chainsaw/climbing boots(HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
• Chainsaw gloves (optional)
• Chainsaw helmet (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)

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 12 inch guide bar)
• Chainsaw toolkit including file and 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
  • Basic rigging equipment - rigging line, pulley block with compatible dead eye sling and a friction device for base of the tree (capstan or board)

PRE-REQUISITES for the Tree Rigging Training Course:

Candidates must be physically fit & age over 16 years and achieved units 201, 202, 203, 206, 306 & 308

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

OTHER CHAINSAW TRAINING COURSE YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:

• Basic Tree Inspection
• Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue
• Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform
• Manually Fed Brushwood Chipper
• Powered Pole Pruner
• Combined Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting with Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
• Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting & Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm Refresher
• Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free Fall Techniques
• Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
• Tree Rigging Course
• Emergency First Aid