Course information

Aerial Tree Rigging (replaces CS41)

​Duration: 6 days including assessment

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Course Dates 2025:
24 - 28 November 2025 - Assessment 1 & 2 December (3 places)
Please call/email for group and onsite bookings.

 

Course Cost:
£1,325.25 (+ £252.55 VAT) per person

 

​Venue: Betchworth, Surrey

 

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Pre-requisites:

Candidates must hold a Certificate of Competence for Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (0020-03 / CS30) Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (0020-04 / CS31) Tree Climbing & Rescue (0020-13 / CS38) & Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Techniques (0021-08 / CS39) prior to attending this course.

 

Who is it for?
A course for people who are experienced in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, who wish to develop their skills to remove branches and/or whole trees in confined spaces.

 

Course sessions:

• Identify, inspect and comment upon key parts of the equipment to be used.

• Prepare the equipment for use ensuring the safety of themselves, other people and the environment.

• Operate a chainsaw whilst maintaining a working position within the crown of a tree using a rope and harness.

• Use lowering ropes and other associated equipment to carry out lowering and sectional felling operations.

• Undertake a range of arboricultural operations without risk to themselves, other people or the environment.

Certification:

This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging.

Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.