Sever Individually Uprooted (Windblown) Trees (CS34)
A separate examination fee will be required on completion of the training course (£170 no VAT)
| Course Code: |
CS 34 |
| Course Description: |
A 2 day course dealing with the severing of rootplates from individually uprooted or windblown trees using a chainsaw in a safe manner, using winches where neccesary |
| Suitable For: |
Any person who is expected to tidy up trees or woodlands that have suffered from uprooting from natural causes or high winds and storms. The training prepares the candidate to take an assessment for City & Guilds NPTC CS 34 |
| Pre-Requisites: |
CS 30, 31, 32. |
| Duration/Format: |
2 Days |
| Times: |
9.00am to 5.00pm daily |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Risk Assessment and Legislation.
Sever wind blown or otherwise uprooted trees, both under and over effective guidebar length in diameter
Restrain overhanging (forward weighted) root plates prior to severing stems.
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| Equipment Needs: |
A waterproof coat is advisable (course will continue even in rain). All other equipment needed will be provided. |
| Costs & Breakdown: |
Training £200.00 plus vat. Assessment £150 no vat. |
| Notes: |
Candidates will need to bring their own lunch. Hot drinks will be provided for the duration of the course, free of charge. |
Independent Assessment
This qualification is about the severing of root-plates from windblown or individual uprooted trees using a chainsaw. The trees will not be in a position that requires assistance from emergency services or utility companies. This covers trees that have been windblown or uprooted by storm damage, earth movement or other physical agent. The trees will be intermeshed in a complex fashion so that a planned order of approach will be necessary to complete the work. The order of work will often involve the severing and extraction of part-blown and wind-snapped trees prior to severing root-plates from fully blown stems. The trees will be both over and under guidebar length in diameter and will be both fully and partially uprooted. This also includes the severing of root-plates that overhang the chainsaw operator’s cutting position using mechanical or other appropriate machinery for restraint. This also describes the severing of partly blown (leaning) trees and the felling of wind-snapped (broken) trees with and without the tops attached. Winches or other appropriate machinery may also be used for restraint of trees with side tension or where the stem is likely to roll. Your work must conform to all current legislation and codes of practice. If you are working with chemicals or machinery you need to be appropriately trained or certificated in line with current legislation. This standard is for those using chainsaws.
Scheme Documentation:
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