Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Refresher CPD (NPTC)

Program Overview

This tree climbing course is suitable for both full-time and occasional users. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. Equipment is provided, but participants may bring their own climbing equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). All equipment must comply with LOLER regulations and participants must provide evidence of recent inspections.

Program Outline

Other:

• The course is suitable for both full-time and occasional users.
• Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the course.
• Equipment is provided for the course, but participants may bring their own climbing equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• All tree climbing PPE and rigging equipment must comply with LOLER regulations.
• Participants must be able to produce evidence that their equipment has been thoroughly examined by a 'competent person' within the last six months for climbing equipment and 12 months for rigging equipment.
• Participants must also have a weekly inspection record for their equipment.
• Participants should bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments as the training will take place deep in the forest.
• The instructor/student ratio is 1:4.
• The course is taught by Steve Woodley, a forester, arborist, and green woodworker with 28 years of industry experience.
• Steve has been teaching ground and aerial units at Writtle College since 2004.
• Steve is passionate about hand-crafted timber and keeping the skill of axing alive.