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Climb Trees and Carry Out Aerial Rescue
| Commencing |
Duration |
Spaces |
Qualification |
Cost |
Downloads |
| 20th February 2012 |
5 days |
1 |
CS 38 |
£100pp/day |
 CLMC48X.pdf |
| Course Information |
For trainees with little or no experience in tree climbing Regulations and industry Best Practice for equipment and basic techniques for access within the tree to achieve work positions Includes use of hand tools and Aerial Rescue Techniques.
Course objectives - Climbing
- Understand legislation relating to tree climbing.
- Identify a range of PPE appropriate to Work Positioning Systems.
- Tie, dress and set a range of tree climbing knots.
- Identify hazards and manage the associated risks.
- Choose appropriate anchor points.
- Use techniques for safe, efficient ascent and descent.
- Carry out pre-use inspection of ladders and safe use of ladders for entry into tree.
- Understand the duties of a competent groundperson.
- Establish safe and comfortable work positions.
- Understand correct final pruning position and the 1-2-3 method of branch removal.
- Remove light-weight lateral branches using hand tools.
- Use climbing irons safely and efficiently.
- Carry out aerial rescue techniques.
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| What did other people think about this course? |
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| I have found this course extremely beneficial, commercially focussed.
Extremely clear and concise explanation, instructor great at putting novice at ease/helping overcome fears & anxieties.
I have found this course extremely beneficial, commercially focussed. |
| Prerequisites |
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| Good level of fitness and willingness to work at height! |
