Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue - CS38
NPTC and Lantra Certified Courses for the Forestry Industry
Duration: 5 days plus assessment
Campus: Holme Lacy campus
Dates:
13/06/2011 – 17/06/2011
18/07/2011 – 22/07/2011
15/08/2011 – 19/08/2011
19/09/2011 – 23/09/2011
17/10/2011 – 21/10/2011
21/11/2011 – 25/11/2011
16/01/2012 – 20/01/2012
20/02/2012 – 24/02/2012
26/03/2012 – 30/03/2012
16/04/2012 – 20/04/2012
30/04/2012 – 04/05/2012
18/06/2012 – 22/06/2012
23/07/2012 – 27/07/2012
Costs:
Total Fee: £500
Venue: Holme Lacy campus
Time: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Contact:
Telephone:
0800 032 1986
Email: enquiries@hct.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this course but a current First Aid Certificate is recommended i.e. appointed persons. This course covers Climbing Trees and Performing Aerial Rescue.
Course Content
This course is designed for people who own a chainsaw or are thinking about purchasing a chainsaw and would like to know the basics about maintenance and operation. You will cover:
- Risk assessment of tree climbing operations
- Select and inspect a range of equipment
- Tree climbing
- Carry out aerial rescue
Assessment/Progression
Following this course candidates will be assessed in the Award to Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue CS38. 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. This is a stand-alone course but is essential if candidates wish to take the Award to Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness CS39.
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.


