Program Overview
Powered Pole Pruner Refresher (Lantra)
Overview
Refresh your training in safely using and maintaining a Powered Pole Pruner in this one day course which is approved by Lantra Awards.
Full Description
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend all operators have regular refresher / update training to ensure they work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence. The suggested intervals for such training are:
- Occasional users - every 2 to 3 years
- Full time users - every 5 years
In this refresher training you will cover:
- Risk assessments
- Legislation
- Personal protective equipment
- Pre-use checks
- Routine checks and maintenance
- Preparation of site, machine and materials.
The instructor/student ratio is 1:4.
Your Tutor
Steve Woodley is a forester, arborist and green woodworker from Essex with 28 years industry experience specialising in urban and woodland tree management. Steve has been teaching ground and aerial units for us since 2004. His professional qualifications include BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Development, Arb Association Tech Cert, NPTC assessor since 2004. Steve is also passionate about hand crafted timber and keeping the skill of axing alive.
Along with Steve we use many excellent trainers and assessors and are confident our training more than meets NPTC City & Guilds standards.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who needs to refresh their training in using or maintaining a powered pole pruner as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.
Dates
Please register your interest and we'll be in touch when new dates are available.
Where You'll Study
Your Faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Fees & Funding
Course Fees
- Standard fee: £275
- Bookings of up to four people: £900
Entry Requirements
You must hold the Lantra award in Powered Pole Pruner and bring your own machine.
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore candidates will not be allowed to start the course without the correct equipment. You may prefer for your comfort and safety to bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE). We strongly recommend you also wear a high-visibility vest.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
Program Outline
Teaching:
This course is designed for individuals who have experience in using a powered pole pruner and want to refresh their skills and knowledge. It covers various topics, including risk assessments, legislation, personal protective equipment, pre-use checks, routine checks, and maintenance, as well as site, machine, and materials preparation. The course also emphasizes hands-on practice to ensure that participants can apply their learning effectively.
