Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness 0039-23 (formerly CS39)

This course is for anyone needing to operate a chainsaw from a rope and harness.

Objectives:

• Be able to promote health and safety and industry good practice
• Be able to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques
• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
• Understand how to carry out aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Appropriate footwear this being either walking boots which are sturdy or steel toe cap working boots. Clothing this should be snag proof outdoor clothing and a helmet with chin strap

Equipment: Chainsaw, Fuel, Maintenance Tools, Harness, Climbing Rope, Adjustable Strop, Karabiners, Climbing rope approx 30metres, Min of 4 karabiners triple action, Adjustable strop / lanyard, 2 tape slings small – medium. All must have current LOLER certificate

Next course date:  18 & 19 December 2023 and 14 & 15 February 2024

Duration: 2 days - The independent assessment is arranged after the training is completed (on a separate date)

Venue: Blake Training Centre, Middlezoy

Price: Training:  £300 + VAT  £325 + VAT

Registration:  £25 + VAT

Assessment: £120 and £122

A deposit secures a place on the course.

VAT is charged @ 20%

Any queries please contact the office