NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

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Courses Code

QDXAGCTAR

Study method

Part Time

Cost

£850

Location(s)

Rodbaston

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Is this course for you?

The qualification is aimed at those individuals who climb trees as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to climb trees and perform aerial rescue safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
What skills will I develop?

It covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition and working at height assessments, equipment and systems, tree climbing, aerial rescue by climbing suitability, rescue plan and implementation.
Careers

This qualification will support progression into employment where tree climbing and rescue is part of the role. Safe operational skills are key to efficient use, good working practice and preventing accidents, leading to business benefits in terms of less machinery damage and down time.
Other important information

You must be a minimum of 16 years old. You will be asked to provide your own PPE but equipment will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

Is this course for you?

The qualification is aimed at those individuals who climb trees as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to climb trees and perform aerial rescue safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
What skills will I develop?

It covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition and working at height assessments, equipment and systems, tree climbing, aerial rescue by climbing suitability, rescue plan and implementation.
Careers

This qualification will support progression into employment where tree climbing and rescue is part of the role. Safe operational skills are key to efficient use, good working practice and preventing accidents, leading to business benefits in terms of less machinery damage and down time.
Other important information

You must be a minimum of 16 years old. You will be asked to provide your own PPE but equipment will be provided by the college for the purpose of training and assessment.

This work is partly based outdoors so appropriate clothing should be worn.

Is this course for you?