Treepartner Training Courses

M01

Powered Pole Pruners

This course introduces trainees to the safe operation of powered pole pruners including the maintenance of battery powered and petrol driven machines.

Why Treepartner Training?

  • Lantra certificated course
  • 2:1 trainee to instructor ratio
  • Delivered by instructors with extensive and current experience
  • Uses a wide range of equipment including battery multi tools, petrol driven machines and extendable tools
This 2-day course will cover a range of topics including:
  • Legislation
  • Risk Assessment
  • PPE and First Aid Provision
  • Equipment overview and pre-cutting safety checks
  • Maintenance of petrol driven and battery powered machines
  • Bar and chain maintenance
  • Basic pruning principles
  • Machine operation (battery and petrol driven)
  • Cutting techniques
  • Procedures for removing a trapped pole saw

Notes

  • On successful completion of the training, a Lantra Awards certificate will be issued
  • Following successful completion of the training, Treepartner Training Ltd can organise the related City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation (Qualification No: 0039-26)