Course description
Tree Surgery for Craftsmen, including NPTC training
This course will give you the knowledge the need to perform a range of tree surgery operations.
Training Course Content
What you’ll learn
The course comprises of the following subjects:
- General (eg, tree work teams, job appraisal, trees and the law etc)
- Tree work operations
- Tree removal
- Pruning
- Preventative and remedial work
- Ground work
- Tree biology
- Soils
- Pests, diseases and other tree problems
- Tree knowledge
- Tree work machinery
- Chainsaws
- Specialised tree machinery
- First Aid at Work (including First Aid for Forestry)
Course delivery details
Teaching is delivered through a mixture of practical and theoretical sessions.
Continuing Studies
Go onto other arboriculture or related courses or work in the industry.
About provider
Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. We work with learners as individuals, helping them make the choice of course and career pathway that’s right for them. Our mission is to provide work-ready talent for business, and...
