SECTIONAL FELLING/RIGGING TECHNIQUES - NPTC 309 (CS41)

Climber's kits must have evidence of current LOLER thorough examination and be in serviceable condition

• Clothing-to suit weather conditions with high flexibility.
• Chainsaw Protective Boots (BS EN ISO 20345: 2004-EN 381-3)
• Chainsaw Trousers Type C
• Gloves appropriate to the task

• Arborist's harness(Work positioning)-CE marked.(EN813,EN358)
• 6 off karabiner-3 way auto-lock action.(Aluminium rated at min. 22kN.)(Mallion Rapid-delta, if required for harness design)
• Friction saver to EN365 and EN795B
• Climbing rope-braided arborist's rope.(EN1891)
• 2 off Prussik loops (1 large & 1 small).
• 2 off Eye-2-Eye friction hitch cord.
• Micro Pulley-swing cheek.
• Arborist climbing helmet with adjustable chin strap.(EN12492)
• First aid kit including large wound dressing, whistle, rescue knife.
• Secondary adjustable strop.
• Top handled chainsaw with lanyard & tool karabiner.
• Chainsaw maintenance kit.
• Chainsaw Fuel/Oil

• Hand saw.
• Tool karabiner.
• Throw line & 2 off Throw-bags
• Climbing Spikes
• Foot ascender
• Wire core flip line with adjuster.
• Rope bag / kit bag


You may find this FISA Safety Guide of interest

Assessments are normally carried out on the first working day following training, and the date is confirmed at the start of the training course. If you have specific requirements in respect of the assessment date please contact us.

Sectional Felling & Rigging Techniques, City & Guilds NPTC Assessment Overview

The assesment is based on City & Guilds NPTC 309 module

• Be able to promote health and safety and industry good practice.
• Be able to carry out aerial tree rigging.
• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
• Understand how to carry out aerial tree rigging