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Using a Powered Pole Pruner

~1.0 Day(s)
From £250.00

Powered Pole Pruners are powerful pieces of equipment. This course is designed for beginners or more experienced users to learn how to confidently use these tools. Walk away from this course with newfound skills and knowledge ready to develop them in the field.


We have 1 dedicated day for training and assessment.
Number of candidates per course: 4

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Description

During in this course, you will cover:

  • Identify the health and safety features required on a pruning saw
  • Identify faults and defects on a pruning saw and cutting equipment and decide which the operator can remedy, and which require a service engineer’s attention
  • Prepare the pruning saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
  • Carry out pre-cutting safety tests and state the procedures if the pruning saw fails these tests
  • Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
  • Use correct pruning methods
  • Clear the pruned branches in a safe manner
  • And more

After finishing this course, you would receive a Certificate of training.

Availability

Using a Powered Pole Pruner
Islip Training Centre
31st January 2025
2 Places Available!
£250.00
(Ex Vat)

Please contact us to discuss your requirements

Course Specific Notes

You will need to bring:


  •  A form of photo ID either valid driving licence or passport.
  • Arborist Helmet, complete with full mesh face shield and visor
  • ear defenders conform to 31SNR rating
  • Steel Toe Cap Boots or Chainsaw Boots
  • Non snag Clothing suitable for all weather as you will be outside
  • Work Gloves


We recommend bringing your own machine, tool kit and manual . This will give the best possible experience.


Important Information:

Joining instructions will be sent around 7-14 days before the course starts and will contain full details of location, equipment and course timings.

Please note that lunch is not provided.

All courses are non transferable and non refundable from the point of sale or issued proforma.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. 

VENUE: Course held at a IslipTraining Centre.