Description

This course will prepare people for roles that will involve felling small trees safely and accurately, removing branches, crosscutting stems, stacking timber and taking down hung up trees with hand tools. You must be fit to undertake this training and be 19 years of age or over. Felling courses are held off campus at a suitable felling site.

This course is pre-requisite to other chainsaw and arboriculture courses, such as:

• Felling Trees over 380mm

• Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free Fall Techniques

You will need to bring: All PPE and equipment necessary to the course. PPE & Equipment list will be sent by email after booking or on request.

Entry Requirements

You must hold a Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross cutting Certificate (CS30) prior to attending this course. NPTC will not allow assessment on Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm until Maintenance and Crosscutting has been passed.

Assessment

This course leads to a City & Guilds Level 2 Award 0020-04 via a competency assessment carried out by the NPTC. Once you have completed the training course, you will be contacted by the NPTC to arrange a convenient time and location for your assessment (assessment is not carried out on the day of the course). If you would like to discuss this further please contact the NPTC directly on 01603 731250 or email NPTC@ccn.ac.uk.

NPTC - Disabilities and Access Arrangements

Please inform us immediately, if you have not already done so, of any disabilities that may disadvantage you in successful completion of your assessment; for example, if you have dyslexia or English is not your first language, or any mild disability which may require you to have some assistance.

Under guidance from C&G we are able to make access arrangements for some learners to demonstrate their competence under assessment, without changing the demands of that assessment. Examples of access arrangements include: readers, scribes, extra time, or modified assessment material.

However, as Certificates of Competence are vocational qualifications, candidates must achieve all the required units to gain a full qualification, and the awarding body will not make adjustments to the required competence standards.

As an example, product labels detail essential information, and it is of paramount importance that a candidate is able to read and interpret this information to comply with legislative and operational requirements. If the candidate is unable to read and/or interpret a product label without assistance then they will not be deemed competent to practice, as if such a person were working without supervision in the workplace, there is the potential for serious incident to occur.

If you would like to discuss this further or make access arrangements for your assessment please contact the NPTC directly on 01603 731250 or email NPTC@ccn.ac.uk.

Course Information

Duration : 3 Days

Times : Arrival 8:30am for 8.45am Start. End at 4:30pm

Enrolment End Date: Please note that the enrolment for this course closes 5 working days prior to the start of the course. Unfortunately it is not possible to process late enrolments after that point.

Please click on the Tickets button above to book onto the course. If you have a discount code, you can apply this by clicking on the Tickets button and then click ‘Enter Promotional Code’.

By purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite, you agree to the Suffolk New College Terms and Conditions and Tuition Fee Policy for Leisure Learning. You must also be aged 19 or over to attend the courses.

FAQS

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

You must be aged 19 or over to attend this course.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available at Suffolk Rural with no charge.

Are refreshments available?

Refreshments and lunch will be available to purchase at the College refectories. Alternatively you may wish to bring your own refreshments and packed lunch if preferred.

What is the refund policy?

Information on refunds can be found in our Terms and Conditions

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any queries regarding this course, please email business@suffolk.ac.uk

What precautions are in place relating to Covid 19?

If you are showing any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone showing symptoms in the last 14 days, please do not travel or attend the college.

The college has implemented a range of adjustments in line with Government guidelines. This includes introducing a one-way system around the building, reconfiguring rooms and ventilation, wearing face coverings in communal areas and when 2m distance cannot be maintained such as when being taught a specific skill, applying social distancing in the communal areas and in classrooms/workshops, washing hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer gel if soap and water not available. Tutors follow a code of conduct relating to Covid 19 and students are required to follow one too, please see the following link for more information Covid 19 Student Code Of Conduct

If a course is cancelled by the college due to Covid 19 restrictions you will be entitled to a full refund. If you have any concerns please contact a member of the Business Development Team via email: business@suffolk.ac.uk or by telephoning 01473 382200.