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On Completion of CS40...

The candidate 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.
Comment upon the structure, condition and properties of the tree(s) to be worked upon.
Use a chainsaw and other pruning tools whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness in conjunction with ground staff.

Pruning Techniques

2 day Lantra CXF8.4X

The Pruning Techniques training course is run specifically for candidates who wish to take NPTC Unit CS40.

Pre-requisites

CS30 - Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
CS 31 - Felling Small Trees (380mm diameter)
CS 38 - Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue
CS 39 - Use of Chainsaw from Rope and Harness

The assessment contains 2 compulsory parts as follows:
Part 1: Carry out Crown Thinning.
Part 2: Carry out Crown Reduction.

£210pp + VAT

Maximum 4 People

A 10% discount is available if a client provides all 4 trainees for the course.

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