Using Powered Pole Pruners – 2559

Non Regulated Training & Assessment.

Powered pole pruners are powerful and dangerous tools, therefore it is essential when using them that you have total confidence and expertise in what you are doing, so avoiding any accidents.

Our ‘Using a Powered Pole Pruner’ two day course for occasional users* will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using a powered pole pruner but also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected.

*If you are using a powered pole pruner in a professional capacity it is recommended you register for our Using a Powered Pole Pruner training course or Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

For those wishing to obtain a Licence to practice or looking to obtain a regulated qualification you can proceed to the Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Using a Powered Pole Pruner.

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for you if you work in one of the following industries:

Forestry
Arboriculture
Agriculture
Horticulture
Woodland
Local Authorities
Conservation
Construction
Land-based.

Note Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness is required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage anyone it is an essential requirement.

What will you get from it?

The expected learning outcomes are that you will be able to:

Complete basic environmental checks prior to work operations
Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate standard markings
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
Carry out correctly all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction book and/or the Lantra Awards workbook
Prepare the pruning saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
Start the pruning saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and saw chain lubrication
Carry out pre-cutting safety tests and state the procedures if the pruning saw fails these tests
State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks and complete a risk assessment
Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
Use correct pruning methods
Clear the pruned branches in a safe manner
Organise site safety and state the procedures required.