CS40 Arboricultural pruning operations

Course Content
  • Introduction
  • Risk assessment
  • Site preparation: legal and environmental
  • Use of chainsaw and other pruning tools working from rope and harness in medium-sized open-grown trees in conjunction with a groundsperson
  • Crown thinning
  • Crown reduction
  • Work positioning
Pre-requisites CS30, 31, 38, 39
Duration 2 days plus CS40 assessment
Equipment needed PPE to include chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves; helmet with ear defenders, personal first aid kit.Chainsaw. Climbing harness.

All of the above can be supplied at no extra cost.
Cost £330.00 + VAT including assessment.
Notes Bring a packed lunch.
Time 9.00am to 4.30/5.00pm.