NPTC CS32 – Fell and Process Trees over 380mm

This unit covers trees whose effective diameter at felling height is over 380mm (15”)
Pre-requisite: CS30 and CS31

Upon completion of this unit candidates will be able to:

• Identify the Risk Assessment and Emergency procedures on the work site
• Select equipment required for safe and effective felling
• Fell larger sized trees safely and accurately using an appropriate method
• Sned and / or de-limb larger sized trees
• Crosscut stems over guide bar length in diameter to a given specification
• Select winching equipment suitable for takedown of a larger sized tree
• Take down a hung-up tree with a winch

NPTC CS34 – Sever Individually Uprooted Trees

This unit covers single windblown stems which are still attached to the root plate
Pre-requisite: CS30, CS31 and CS32

Unit 34 – Sever individually uprooted stems and use a hand operated winch to restrain root places.  Candidates must successfully achieve all Assessment Activities unless otherwise specified.

The unit covers trees that have been uprooted by storm damage (“wind blown”), by earth movement from landslip or subsidence, by being undermined by water, by mechanical means or other physical agent.

The uprooted trees will be both over and under guide bar length in diameter and will be fully uprooted

The trees will not be in a position that requires assistance from emergency services or utility companies.

Upon completion of this unit candidates will be able to:

• Sever wind blown or otherwise uprooted trees, both under and over effective guide bar length in diameter
• Restrain overhanging (forward weighted) root plates prior to severing stems

LandSkills NE eligible cost:  £199.85 + VAT

Non eligible cost: £468.60 + VAT

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