Course Information
​​Access a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Tree Rescue
Duration: 6 days including assessment
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Course Dates:​
23 - 27 March 2026 - Assessment 30 March (2 places)
01 - 05 June 2026 - Assessment 08 June (2 places)
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Please call or email for group & on-site bookings
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Course Cost:
Please call or email for course costs
Equipment required - contact us for hire
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Venue: Brockham, Surrey
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Pre-requisites: None, however trainees must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety.
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This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives.
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Who is it for?
​​This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries:
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Arboriculture
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Forestry
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Woodland industries
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Local authorities
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Conservation
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Course sessions:​
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HSE legislation and safety guidelines
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Tree climbing equipment
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Visual tree inspection
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Rope configurations
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Access techniques and work positioning principles
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Final anchor point and work positioning techniques
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Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes)
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Storing equipment
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Certification:
This course culminates in an independent assessment for a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue.
Learners will also receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Attendance.
