CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE AND CROSSCUT
(CS30.1 & CS30.2)
This is a two day course with an NPTC assessment on the third day. During the course you will be taught to a high standard of chainsaw maintenance, safe use, and operation.
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SMALL TREE FELLING
(CS31)
This is a four day course with an NPTC assessment on the fifth day. During the week you will be taught to a high standard of small tree felling techniques.
At the end of the course you will take an assessment, which will be assessed by an NPTC assessor......
CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE AND SMALL TREE FELLING
(CS30 AND CS31)
This is a five day course, with both NPTC assessments on the sixth day. The course covers maintenance of a chainsaw and techniques required to be able to fell a tree under guidebar length. Prior to assessment in CS31, candidates must achieve unit CS30.
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TREE CLIMBING AND AERIAL RESCUE
(CS38)
This is a five day course, with an NPTC assessment on the sixth day. During the course, candidates will be shown methods of tree climbing, working around the canopy, and will learn how to perform an aerial rescue. There are no prerequisites for this assessment.
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USE OF CHAINSAW FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS
(CS39)
This is a three day course with an NPTC assessment on the fourth day. This course consists of teaching different cuts needed to remove small branches, attaining good work position and safety within the tree. Prior to assessment in CS39, candidates must achieve units CS30, CS31 and CS38.
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DISMANTLE OPERATIONS
(CS41)
This course covers techniques required to be able to dismantle a tree safely, using techniques suitable for location and tree, without causing damage to surroundings. Prior to assessment in CS4, candidates must achieve units CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39.
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MEDIUM TREE FELLING
(CS32)
This is a four day course with an NPTC assessment on the fifth day. The course covers techniques required to be able to fell a tree larger than guidebar length. Prior to assessment in CS32, candidates must achieve Units CS30 and CS31.
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SPECIALIST TREE FELLING
(CS33)
This is a one day course with an NPTC assessment on the second day. The course covers hazardous trees which require additional or alternative felling methods to be used due to their size or situation. Prior to assessment in CS33, candidates must achieve units CS30, CS31 and CS32.
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TECHNIQUES FOR DEALING WITH DAMAGED TREES
(CS50)
This is a two day course with an NPTC assessment on the third day. This is a new course designed for chainsaw operators who have to deal with damaged trees, for example roadside trees which have uprooted or become dangerous.....
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BRUSHWOOD CHIPPER OPERATIONS
This is a one day course, with an NPTC assessment included. This course is designed to teach the candidate how to maintain and service the machine on a day-to- day basis. Health & Safety requirements, including current legislation.......
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STUMP GRINDING OPERATIONS
This is a one day course, with an NPTC assessment included. This course is designed to teach the candidate how to maintain and service the machine on a day-to-day basis. Health & Safety requirements, including current legislation, PPE, Risk Assessments and safe operation are also covered.
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SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF A MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM (MEWP)
This is a one day course, with an NPTC assessment included. This course is designed to teach the candidate how to maintain and service the machine on a day-to-day basis. Health & Safety requirements, including current legislation.............
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SEVER INDIVIDUALLY UPROOTED TREES
(CS34)
This is a two day course with an NPTC assessment on the third day. This course covers the techniques required to be able to deal with windblown stems which are still attached to the root plate.....
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CHAINSAW FROM A MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM
(CS47)
This course is designed to teach the candidate how to maintain and service the machine on a day-to-day basis. Prior to assessment in CS47, candidates must achieve Units CS30, CS31, MEWP operation and CS39.
PRUNING AND THINNING OPERATIONS
(CS40)
This is a two day course with an NPTC assessment on third day . This course is designed for the candidate who wishes to further their arboricultural skills. Prior to assessment in CS40 Candidates must achieve Units CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39.
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NPTC UPDATES
For those of you who need to refresh your training certificates, we offer both ground based and aerial NPTC updates.
Our NPTC update courses are designed to cover any changes since your last NPTC ground or aerial unit, including current industry best practise. Copies of current legislation will also be provided, highlighting any changes. These courses are also practical, as you will need to refresh your skills.....
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