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Arboriculture Dismantling Techniques
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Arboriculture Dismantling Techniques

Cumbria
Level 3 Qualification
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Short Course In person

Overview

Arboriculture dismantling techniques (NPTC unit 309) was formerly the CS41 training course from H&W Training. This unit will explain how to properly evaluate trees for hazards, as well as performing an assessment of working at height. This will then help to identify the correct selection of rigging equipment to be used and the safe removal of tree sections using the suitable rigging and appropriate cuts.

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NPTC/City & Guilds Level 3

Arboriculture Dismantling Techniques

What's involved:

At a glance

  • Introduction and identification of alternative lowering/rigging equipment
  • Branch and stem timber removal from the crown
  • Planning of operations Review of chainsaw handling and starting techniques in the tree
  • Safe removal of lowered timber/branches that have got caught up in the crown
  • Setting lowering and pulling lines in the crown in conjunction with the ground crew
  • Use of climbing equipment and tree access aids
  • Use of various false crotches, pulleys and friction lowering devices
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