Chainsaw Operation from Rope and Harness

Overview: 

This is a two-day course leading towards NPTC certificate in Chainsaw Operation from a Rope and Harness and covers NPTC Unit CS39. The course covers:

• Use of handsaws and chainsaws within the Tree suspended by rope and harness
• Branch removal and target pruning using the appropriate cuts
• Knots for general Tree surgery use
• Aerial rescue techniques

Progression:

Other Agriculture and Countryside short courses.

Entry Qualifications:

Applicants must hold NPTC units CS30 and CS31 and have attended training for CS38 before assessment of CS39.

Additional Information:

Students must bring their own chainsaw boots and trousers, which must comply with safety standards, 2 passport sized photos, pen and notepad, packed lunch and suitable drinks.

Students may also bring their own top handled, serviceable chainsaw, which must also comply with safety standards. All other equipment, including chainsaws if required, will be provided.

Protective clothing requirements:

• Leather chainsaw boots
• Chainsaw gloves
• Chainsaw helmet with visor and ear muffs
• Chainsaw trousers – all round leg protection

Climbing equipment provided includes:

• Tree climbing harness
• Minimum of 5 three-way karabiners
• Tree climbing ropes
• 3 prussik loops

Chainsaw requirements:

• Top handled, serviceable chainsaw
• Chainsaw toolkit
  • sharpening files and gauges to suit cutting chain
  • appropriate spanners
  • screwdriver
  • soft brush and cloth for cleaning dirt from chainsaw parts
  • Chainsaw fuel mix and cutting bar oil for your chainsaw

 Please note, attendance on this course does not automatically achieve a Certificate of Competence - assessment will take place on a subsequent, separate day which will be arranged via the course tutor. Price includes use of equipment, NPTC assessment and registration fees.

This course takes place at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester

Dates available:

These courses may be charged lower fees due to co-funding from the Skills Funding Agency, ESF and other sources subject to an eligibility assessment. Please contact Hartpury Business on 01452 702154 to discuss whether you are eligible for lower prices.

For on site quotations and group bookings please contact Hartpury Business to discuss your specific requirements. Telephone (0)1452 702154 e-mail:hb@hartpury.ac.uk