Aerial Rescue - Refresher

Tree climbing and aerial rescue can be dangerous activities on a standalone basis, therefore it is even more essential when combining them that you have all round  total confidence and expertise in what you are doing, so avoiding any accidents.

Our aerial rescue refresher course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when carrying out tree climbing and aerial rescue but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected.

This course is a two day refresher training course.

Who is it for?

Our aerial rescue course is available for tee surgeons, landcsape gardeners and conservation workers.   This course is physical, so you must be fit, and not on any medication that could affect your judgement or safety. This course is not for you if you suffer from vertigo or a similar condition.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for assessment in:

• NTPC Level 2 Award in Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue

What will you get from it?

• Understand the legislation relating to tree climbing.
• Identify a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to work positioning systems.
• Tie, dress and set a range of tree climbing knots.
• Identify hazards and manage the associated risks.
• Choose appropriate anchor points.
• Use techniques for safe, efficient ascent and descent.
• Carry out pre-use inspection of ladders and safe use of ladders for entry into tree.
• Understand the duties of a competent ground person.
• Establish safe and comfortable work positions.
• Understand correct final pruning position and the 1-2-3 method of branch removal.
• Remove light-weight lateral branches using hand tools.
• Use climbing irons safely and efficiently.
• Carry out aerial rescue techniques.

NB: The correct protective clothing must be worn by those undertaking chainsaw operations.

Course sessions:

• HSE legislation and safety guidelines
• Tree climbing equipment
• Rope configurations
• Tree access
• Final anchor point and work positioning
• Light branch removal
• Use of flip line and climbing irons
• Aerial rescue
• Clearing site and equipment checks