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SUMMARY:City & Guilds Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Course – 13th Apr
DESCRIPTION:The City & Guilds Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue course is designed for individuals seeking to develop the essential skills required for safe and effective climbing and aerial rescue operations within arboriculture. Suitable for those working in tree care\, landscaping\, or forestry\, this qualification is recognised across the UK and Ireland and demonstrates competence in both practical and safety aspects of tree work.  \nThe maximum number of candidates per course is four.  \nCourse objectives   \n\nTo provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills for climbing trees using recognised techniques.\nTo ensure participants can carry out aerial rescue operations safely and efficiently. \nTo promote best practices in health and safety\, risk assessment\, and equipment handling. \nTo prepare candidates for assessment in accordance with City & Guilds standards. \n\n  \nThe course typically spans over 5 days and consists of both theoretical and practical components\, with an independent assessment on the 6th day.   \nDuring this course\, you will learn how to climb a tree in line with best practices and how to move about the tree with use of climbing ropes and how to perform aerial rescues to get casualties out of the trees safely\, you will also learn how to use climbing spikes on stems of trees which is a necessity when it comes to climbing in the industry.   \nCost is £900 per person  \nEquipment needed :\nClimbing helmet with chinstrap\nMetal toe capped boots\nNon snag clothing   \nTree climbing equipment included within the course. 
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/city-guilds-level-2-tree-climbing-and-aerial-rescue-course-13th-apr/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Felling Small Trees up to 380mm - 15th April
DESCRIPTION:The Small Tree Felling course is designed for individuals who already hold a Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting qualification and wish to progress to felling trees with a maximum trunk diameter of 380mm. \nEach course is limited to a maximum of four candidates to ensure a high level of instruction and supervision. \nThe training course runs over three days\, followed by an independent assessment leading to a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence. \nCourse Overview \nDay One\nThe course begins at the Oakleaf Training Yard. The day focuses on: \n\nHealth and safety requirements\nLegal responsibilities associated with tree felling\nRisk assessment and hazard identification\nBest practice\, safety distances\, and environmental considerations\nUnderstanding the different types of felling cuts\, including when and why they are used\n\nCandidates will practice felling cuts multiple times using our purpose-built felling sockets. This allows you to refine techniques without the need for repeated tree clearance.\nYou will also practice: \n\nSnedding (removal of branches from a felled tree)\nCross-cutting timber – cutting timber into specified lengths\n\nAll practical training on day one takes place under cover in our chainsaw-constructed bays\, ensuring training continues regardless of weather conditions. \nDays Two and Three\nTraining moves to the woodland environment\, where candidates will: \n\nPractice deliberately hanging up trees\nLearn safe and effective techniques for recovering hung-up trees\nFell trees using appropriate methods\nProcess timber in line with site-specific requirements\n\nCourse Cost: The cost for training and assessment is £625.00 per person. \nEquipment you will need for the course: \n\nChainsaw boots Chainsaw trousers Forestry helmet\nChainsaw gloves\nChainsaw with maximum bar length of 16 inches\nMaintenance tools Personal first aid kit Chainsaw fuel 2 stroke mix 50-1 and chain oil\nFelling lever Timber tongs timber tape\n\nTraining on 15/16th April\, Assessment on the 20th
URL:https://www.oakleaftraining.co.uk/event/city-guilds-level-2-certificate-felling-small-trees-up-to-380mm-15th-april/
LOCATION:Oak Leaf Training HQ\, Sand Pitt Copse\, Staple Hill Road\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 6QE\, United Kingdom
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