Course Overview
Unit 204 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
The course is designed for professionals in arboriculture, forestry and other land-based industries. 3 days training will provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use chainsaws from a rope and harness safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation. Topics covered include risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition, tools and equipment, pruning techniques, and pruning from a rope and harness.
To gain this qualification candidates must successfully complete a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning by a City & Guilds NPTC approved assessor.
Chainsaws are potentially hazardous machines and could cause serious injury or even death. A reasonable level of physical fitness is therefore required to undertake the practical elements of this course.
Candidates MUST provide their own tree climbing equipment compliant with LOLER Regulations. This means providing a receipt of purchase if equipment is less than 6 months old. Or, produce evidence the equipment has been thoroughly examined by a “competent person” within the last 6 months. In addition, weekly inspections must have been carried out and recorded, with documentation available to verify this.
