Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall Techniques NPTC Level 3 Award (CS39)
The Chainsaw and Related Operations courses offer a range of practical skills and assessments covering all aspects of chainsaw work. Gaining an NPTC qualification will demonstrate that you have practical skills, technical knowledge and ability which have been independently and reliably assessed. This intensive two-day chainsaw course will cover chainsaw operations from a rope and harness and is delivered by one of Shuttleworth’s qualified instructors.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable if you have a good level of physical fitness. It is a requirement that you have already completed the following:
- Unit 201 – Maintenance of the Chainsaw and Cutting System ( Formerly CS30)
- Unit 202 – Cross-Cut Timber Using a Chainsaw (Formerly CS30)
- Unit 203 – Fell and Process Trees up to 380mm (Formerly CS31)
- Unit 206 – Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness (Formerly CS38)
Course content
Units on this course include:
- Risk assessment & emergency procedures
- Equipment selection
- Preparation and inspection
- Chainsaw operation in the crown of the tree.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used
- Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of themselves, other people and the environment
- Operate a chainsaw whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness
You can also study the NPTC Certificate of Competence as an additional course.
Assessment methods
The assessment for this NPTC course normally takes place within 14 days of the initial training and is a full day. The assessment cost is included in the course fee. You will receive an NPTC Certificate of Competence.
Qualifications
Aerial Cutting of Trees using Freefall Techniques NPTC Level 3 Award (CS39)Further study and career options
This course will be beneficial to your career if you are working in the horticulture or arboriculture industries, or if you are self-employed as a tree surgeon.
Additional information
To take part in this course you must bring PPE (personal protective equipment) and other tools and equipment as listed on the joining instructions. You can also view the PPE and tools list here. These will be emailed to you a few weeks before the course is due to start – please contact us to confirm you have the required items.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.