Emergency Tree Work Operations

Course Description

Emergency tree work is one of the most highly pressured areas of chainsaw use and it is essential to have total confidence, expertise and the ability to work safely under difficult conditions. This course builds on the skills and experience you already possess, providing firm evidence of your ability to meet licence-to-practise standards and the current standards of good working practice. For professional chainsaw operators working in forestry and arboriculture, the industry recommendation is that for high risk activities the minimum level of adequacy of training is to a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification where assessment is carried out independently of training. This qualification meets that requirement. Suitable for learners aged 16 and over who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and skills and require proof of competence within their field of expertise. Learning outcomes include: promoting health and safety and industry good practice; carrying out emergency tree work operations safely and competently; understanding relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice; and understanding how to carry out emergency operations. Pre-requisite: Lantra Awards Level 2 Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that operators hold a current First Aid at Work certificate with +F Forestry add on. Assessment: This course is a Lantra Awards non-assessed course followed by assessment through a Lantra Awards qualification, whereby successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree Work Operations. The assessment is 1 compulsory unit and usually takes half a day to complete. The assessment can be completed in stages during the course or as one standalone event.