Tree Climbing and Aerial Operations Award

People wishing to become Foresters or Arborists, or groundsmen, will need to have achieved a tree climbing and aerial rescue qualification. Anyone working on or in trees is expected to hold a recognised certificate of competence. If you are self-employed, the regulations still apply. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Experienced trainers 2. Excellent resources and facilities 3. Skills needed to support your work 4. A strong pass rate 5. Competitive price What will I Study? A mixture of theory and practical to support your training to become a competent operator. Course Contents: - Regulations and Industry best practice - Climbing equipment - Techniques for access and movement within the tree to achieve work positions - Use of hand tools - Emergency procedures - Aerial rescue techniques How will I be Taught? Experienced trainers (NPTC accredited) will teach theory and practical and offer a wide range of real life examples drawn from their workplaces. How will I be Assessed? You will be independently assessed by one of our NPTC approved assessors. We are able to arrange training and assessment at your premises or another site. What our students say? A well structured course that helps you learn the correct tree climbing techniques quickly and safely.