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LOLER – Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment
Trainees for this course must have a comprehensive knowledge of modern arboricultural practice, particularly relating to tree climbing and rigging techniques and the associated equipment used in such operations. They will typically come from an arboricultural contracting background, but could also include those involved in associated roles provided they have the relevant knowledge and experience of arboricultural equipment and the circumstances in which it is commonly used. Trainees would normally be expected to hold NPTC Certificates of Competence in units CS38, 39, 40 and 41, however there are cases when exceptions can be made. You need to speak with us or download more information to identify compliance.
Course Overview
Candidates will gain awareness of legislation pertaining to examination of arboricultural equipment and gain an understanding of the definition and status of a competent person. Successful candidates will be aware of range of PPE and other equipment appropriate to working at height in arboricultural operations, while understand the requirements for operator pre-use checks, inspection, record keeping, storage and transport of equipment. They will learn to identify different categories of equipment and their appropriate examination interval, recognise appropriate marking of equipment to identify individual items and correctly identify levels of wear and damage in a range of arboricultural equipment. Demonstrate an ability to record findings of the thorough examination using the appropriate forms
Duration: 3 Days – Practical, 1 Day – Assessment.
Costs including VAT and Registrations: £577.93 per person.
This course can also be completed as a refresher for those who need to maintain their qualification. Cost including VAT and Registration £150.00
Other courses to consider:
CS 32 – Fell & Process Trees Over 38mm in diameter
CS 34 – Sever Individual Windblown trees
CS 35 – Sever Multiple Windblown Trees
CS 38 – Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue
CS 39 – Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness
CS 40 – Carry Out Pruning Operations
CS 42 – Carry out Stump Protection Using Stump Protection Fluids by Simple Hand Held Equipment
CS 43 – Fell Utility Poles
CS 45 – Arboricultural Ground Worker
CS 46 – Re-Pollard Trees at a Maximum Height of 5 meters
CS 47 – Operate Chainsaw from a MEWP – You must already hold a MEWP award to do this.
CS 48 – Powered Pole Pruners
CS 50 – Damaged Tree Techniques
