About the course
This 5 day course costs �724.
Available dates are:
15th Sept 2025
3rd November 2025
This NPTC approved training course will introduce candidates to the skills required for accessing a tree using a rope and harness, and being able to carry out aerial rescue operations. In addition, to identify relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice. The competence assessment taken after the training, is registered with City & Guilds NPTC and successful candidates will be awarded the City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Tree Climbing and Rescue qualification.
Unit 206 - Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness
Unit 306 - Carry out
Aerial Rescue Operations
Brief Course syllabus
The following is a guide of what to expect once your training commences.
The training will take part on the college campus
Programme of Training
(may be subject to change):
Monday -Legislation, Knots, Equipment Inspection,
Rope throwing
Tuesday - Prussiking and change overs
Wednesday- Tree
Climbing and Branch Walking
Thursday- Aerial Rescue
Friday - Pole
Rescue
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (one week)
Start date: September 2025