Overview
Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue City & Guilds Level 2 CertificateThis five-day course will give you the chance to learn more about the techniques involved with tree climbing in a safe and secure manner and performing four basic rescue methods. The NPTC qualification will demonstrate that you have the practical skills and technical knowledge required.
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Entry requirements
Anyone can attend as there are no pre-requisites for this course – the use of a chainsaw is not involved.
What qualification will I gain?
Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate.
Course content
What will I study?
Units on this course include:
- Risk assessment and legislation
- Health and safety
- Selection and inspection of tree climbing equipment
- Safe climbing and descent techniques
- Basic aerial rescue techniques.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Undertake a risk assessment of tree climbing operations
- Select, inspect and use a range of tree climbing equipment
- Safely climb a tree, move around the crown and descend to the ground
- Carry out aerial rescues from different situations.
This course offers the NPTC Certificate of Competence as an additional qualification.
How will I be assessed?
The assessment for NPTC course normally takes place 10-14 days after the initial training and is a full day – the price is included in the course price.
Next steps
This course will be beneficial to your career if you are working in the horticulture or arboriculture industries, or if you are self-employed as a tree surgeon.
Additional information
To take part in this course you must bring PPE (personal protective equipment) and other tools and equipment as listed on the joining instructions. These will be emailed to you a few weeks before the course is due to start – please contact us to confirm you have the required items.
For those just needing a refresher please contact our Sales team on 01234 291747 who can advise you further.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
Any queries?
If you have any queries about this course, including assessment dates, please contact Alex Albert on 01767626215 or email aalbert@bedford.ac.uk
Please note, where there is an upcoming date without an ‘enrol’ button, this indicates that the course is full.
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreUnemployed offer
This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. To find out if you are eligible open our Part-time fee flow chart below or call our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Part-time Fee Flow Chart
If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol on one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
