Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue 

5 Days + 1 for assessment – Max 2 Candidates

Qualification – NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (Formerly CS38)

£1311 inc. Vat (This cost also includes the cost of the external assessment and NPTC registration fees.)

This course is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and ability to safely access and move around the canopy of trees utilising ropes and harness. 

The course will cover the following:

• Health and Safety, including relevant legislation and risk assessment
• Visual tree inspection
• An introduction to native tree identification
• A range of climbing and rescue equipment
• Equipment maintenance
• Climbing system selection
• A range of knots and knot tying techniques
• Techniques to access the tree
• Work positioning within the tree
• Use of tree climbing spikes
• Aerial rescue techniques

Entry Requirements

As this is an entry level course, there are no prerequisites to join. However, trainees must provide their own PPE and have a good level of fitness. Great Oaks Training reserves the right to refuse training to any person we consider to be unfit, for any reason.

Equipment Requirements

• Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safety Climbing Helmet (Complying with BS EN 12492)
  • Tight fitting gripper gloves – nonessential 
  • Chainsaw trousers or work style trousers (not jeans)
  • Chainsaw boots or strong work style boots with good ankle support
  • Great Oaks Training reserves the right to withdraw the training to candidates if the PPE or equipment is not in a safe condition
• Climbing Equipment
  • Suitable climbing equipment can be rented from Great Oaks Training for candidates to use during their training only.
  • Climbing equipment owned by the candidate may be used, however all equipment will require current LOLER certification to be shown and be subject to inspection by our trainers.