Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall Techniques

Course overview

This qualification is designed for those working in arboriculture and required to work at heights.

You will gain the knowledge and skill required for a City & Guilds (NPTC) independent assessment.

You will be taught in both a workshop and woodland environment. The course lasts for two consecutive days and is followed by a one-day independent NPTC assessment. Courses can run at one of our other campuses when in demand. Please contact us to discuss arrangements.

All prices include hire of equipment (£35 for external candidates/£10 for Capel Manor College students). All chainsaw assessments require a £50 deposit for a Capel Manor College student or £350 for a non-student.

You will learn

• Legislation and safety guidelines pertaining to the use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness
• Safety considerations to be observed when organising a site
• Pre-start chainsaw checks
• How to haul chainsaws into the tree and attach them to the harness
• Secure working positions
• Use of various step and sink cuts along with final pruning cuts
• Safe and efficient practices when removing light and medium weight branches
• Understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a competent grounds person