Using a Chainsaw From a Rope and Harness - CS39
NPTC and Lantra Certified Courses for the Forestry Industry
Duration: 3 days plus assessment
Campus: Holme Lacy campus
Dates:
29/06/2011 – 01/07/2011
03/08/2011 – 05/08/2011
31/08/2011 – 02/09/2011
05/10/2011 – 07/10/2011
02/11/2011 – 04/11/2011
07/12/2011 – 09/12/2011
01/02/2012 – 03/02/2012
07/03/2012 – 09/03/2012
25/04/2012 – 27/04/2012
30/05/2012 – 01/06/2012
13/06/2012 – 15/06/2012
04/07/2012 – 06/07/2012
08/08/2012 – 10/08/2012
Costs: £440
Venue: Holme Lacy campus
Time: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Contact:
Telephone:
0800 032 1986
Email: enquiries@hct.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Before attending this course, candidates must have achieved the following Awards – Chainsaw and Related Operations CS30, Felling Small Trees CS31, Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue CS38. The course will cover the aerial operation of chainsaws using different techniques for delimbing trees.
Course Content
- Identify and inspection of equipment
- Preparation of equipment for use
- Operate a chainsaw from a rope and harness
Assessment/Progression
Following this course candidates will be assessed for Award to Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness CS39. This is a practical assessment. Tests are organised separately by NPTC and can be taken at College or on you own site. Tests take place on a separate day, test date will be confirmed at the start of the course. Candidates can progress to CS40 Crown Thinning and Reduction, CS41 Tree Dismantling Operations, CS44 Fell Standing Stems. The College does not regularly run these training courses, but special arrangements can be made for groups of four candidates.
How do I Apply
You can call us on 0800 032 1986 and book a place using a credit or debit card, or you can apply by post and pay by cheque by completing the short course application form.
