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Qualification
NPTC Certificate of Competence - Powered Pole Pruners CS48
Dates & Times
2011/12 dates
1 day course:
6/3/12
09.30am - 4.30pm
Awarding Body.
Kingston Maurward College
reception@kmc.ac.uk
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Kingston Maurward College,
Dorchester,
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Tel. 01305 215215
Matters
£295
There will be an extra cost for exam and certification. Amount as yet to be confirmed.
Part Time Day
Required
2 x Passport Photos & NI Number.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Tetanus protection is recommended.
You may wish to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment.
Is it right for me?
The use of the pole pruner is one option for reducing the amount of time spent up a tree. This course gives the necessary instruction leading to the NPTC assessment. Candidates must already have a valid CS30 qualification
Please note: Assessment is carried out on a separate day by arrangement between the candidate and the appointed NPTC assessor.
Candidates must already have a valid C530 qualification.
What will I be learning about?
Under the Lifting Operations Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Working at Height Regulations 2005 workers are asked to consider all other options before working at height. The use of the pole pruner is one option we could consider to reduce the amount of time spent up a tree. The course will give the necessary instruction leading to the NPTC assessment.
Identify and inspect key components of the powered pruner
- Prepare the powered pruner to work safely
- Carry out daily and routine maintenance
- Operate the powered pruner safely according to practical risk assessment
What's Required?
Minimum age is 16. Tetanus protection is recommended.
Minimum Age : 16
How will I be assessed?
Observation of practical performance and questioning for underpinning knowledge.