Felling Small Trees - CS32
NPTC and Lantra Certified Courses for the Forestry Industry
Duration: 3 days
Campus: Holme Lacy campus
Dates:
24/08/2011 – 26/08/2011
28/09/2011 – 30/09/2011
01/02/2012 – 03/02/2012
16/05/2012 – 18/05/2012
22/08/2012 – 24/08/2012
Costs: £500
Venue: Holme Lacy campus
Time: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Contact:
Telephone:
0800 032 1986
Email: enquiries@hct.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have achieved the Award in Chainsaw and Related Operations and the Award for Felling Small Trees CS31. The course covers the felling of Medium Sized Trees with a diameter of 380-760mm.
Course Content
- Risk assessment and emergency procedures
- Felling techniques of trees between 380-760mm diameter
- Take down of hung up trees by hand and mechanical winches
- Delimbing and snedding techniques
- Cross-cutting and conversion
Assessment/Progression
Following the course, candidates will be assessed for NPTC Award to Fell and Process Trees Over 380mm Diameter CS32. This is a practical assessment. Tests take place on a separate day, test date will be confirmed at the start of the course. Candidates can then progress onto Sever Individual Uprooted Trees CS 34. This course is not run on a regular basis at the College, but can be arranged for groups of four people.
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.
