A course for persons involved in managing and supervising treework teams (maximum eight persons per course).

Details:

• Health & Safety legislation.
• Codes of Practice and industry Safety Guides.
• Risk Assessment for commercial arboriculture.
• Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment (LOLER).
• Safe systems and methods of work.
• Appraisal of tree climbing and rigging techniques.

Assessment:

NPTC Assessment in Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment (please refer to Assessments information).

Length:

Five days (for a maximum of eight persons).

Treevolution Code:

MSF.

Dates & Location:

Beddgelert, N. Wales
Upon application.

Price:

Upon application.

A combined course for new entrants into practical arboriculture, covering all aspects of three separate courses - Basic Chainsaw Techniques (BCT), Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (BTC) and Use of Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness (CRH).

Details:

For detailed syllabus, please refer to the following three separate courses: -

• Basic Chainsaw Techniques (BCT).
• Basic Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (BTC).
• Use of Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness (CRH).

Assessment:

NPTC Assessment Units CS30, 31, 38, 39.

Length:

Three consecutive weeks.

Treevolution Code:

BTS.

Dates & Location:

Beddgelert, N. Wales
28th July - 19th August 2008.

Price:

Upon application.

An initial course for people inexperienced in tree access methods who wish to carry out inspections, wildlife monitoring and/or botanical research etc.

Details:

• Health & Safety regulations.
• Safety guidelines.
• Personal Protective Equipment.
• Risk Assessment.
• Ascent, descent and limited lateral movement within the tree crown.
• Duties of a competent groundman.
• Basic aerial rescue techniques.

Assessment:

Not applicable.

Length:

Two to three days.

Course Code:

BTA.

Dates & Location:

Upon application.

Price:

Upon application.

From October 2005, Treevolution courses will also be available in Spain, run in conjunction with our Spanish associate Jochum Bax at a site near Tarragona.

All courses will be supported by LANTRA, NPTC and Treevolution Records of Training and Achievement.

The only differences between these and the UK courses will be: -

• Location (by the beach!)
• Weather!
• Atmosphere!
• Culture!

For further information contact Treevolution.