Powered pole pruner

1-day Lantra CLMC 56 R

Course Description

As with general chainsaw training, powered pruner training covers a mix of maintenance and practical skills. Candidates who already hold CS30.1 (NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance Cert.) only need to be assessed on ‘on-site preparation and use of the polesaw’. For candidates without a chainsaw certificate, the first half of the course covers generic risks, safety, engine maintenance, sharpening etc. The second half of the course covers site safety, safe working distances, pre-start checks and various pruning cuts.

Powered pole pruner training and certification is a requirement of PUWER – the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. Powered pole pruners are often referred to as polesaws.

Assessment

The assessment is divided into 2 compulsory parts:

• Part 48.1: Maintenance of the powered pole pruner
• Part 48.2: On-site preparation and basic pruning

Candidates must successfully achieve all assessment activities, unless otherwise specified.

NB. Candidates who have already achieved CS30.1 will not be required to undertake part 48.1.

Cost and booking

Course fee (1-day course): £115pp (plus VAT)

Maximum 6 people
A 10% discount is available if a client provides all 6 trainees for the course.

Kingswood Training have polesaws and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) available for use by candidates who do not yet have their own equipment.