My qualifications include:
NPTC / SSTS
Chainsaw Assessments:
CS30 'Maintaining the Chainsaw'
CS31 'Fell Small Trees'
a) Sned Conifer
b) Declimb Broadleaf
CS36 'Cross-cut Timber and Stack Produce'
CS38 'Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Tree Rescue' (plus updated refresher course, June 2013)
CS39 'Operate the Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness'
CS40 'Carry out Pruning Operations'
CS41 'Undertake S
ectional Felling Techniques'
CS48 'Use of Powered Pole Pruners'
NPTC Utility Arboricultural Qualifications:
Unit AE1 'Electrical Hazard Awareness (T/100/8283)
Unit UA2a 'Prune Trees (ground)'
Unit UA2.3 'Prune Trees (ground / aerial)'
CSCS 'Construction Related Occupations'
EUSR 'Energy and Utility Skills Register' (National Grid Qualification Necessity)
'Persons' Accreditation (National Grid Qualification Necessity)
Training/Certificates Held:
January 2013 Emergency First Aid
March 2013 LANTRA Awards 'Stumpgriders'
March 2013 LANTRA Awards 'Woodchippers'
November 2005 IOSH 'Working Safely'
March 2003 Pole Top Rescue & Bucket Rescue M.E.W.P (by use of a full body harness and descender)
November 2000 'Tree trimming in close proximity to live overhead lines'
November 2000 'Operation of a Wooden Split Ladder'
November 2000 'Operation of Fibre Glass Rods with Clipper Head used in conjunction with the power lines'
November 1997 'Operation and Use of a Woodchipper
August 1996 'Operation and Use of the Aerial Access Platform'
