City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (CS38)

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

Interested in taking this course? Click here to apply for this course online

Entry requirements & additional information

To do this course you must have a head for heights, and it is important that you have a higher than average level of fitness. Please note that we will not be able to provide training for anyone who we consider to be unfit for any reason. Students are expected to provide their own equipment and PPE, they cannot be borrowed for training or assessment � see further information below. It is advised that students hold a current First Aid certificate before taking this training.