Fell Medium Sized Trees

Unit objective: NPTC CS32

Duration: 4 days plus assessment day.

Prerequisite units: NPTC CS30 & 31

Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Start Date: On Demand

Course fee: £300.00 Plus VAT

Applicable assessment fees administered by NPTC

Course Description

An advanced course for experienced operators of chainsaws. The course will involve the felling and processing of tree with an overall diameter at felling height greater than 38 cm. (15 inches) but less than 76 cm. (30 inches.) . This course covers the use of winches to take down hung up trees. We also include the use of winches to aid felling, and the felling of heavily leaning trees ( Good winching practice!!)

Candidates have the option of being trained and subsequently assessed in either a broadleaved or conifer crop, or both. Please specify main area of interest if any with initial enquiry