Arboriculture Aerial Training

The following table shows the training course that will provide the supporting knowledge to successfully complete the associated qualification.


Click on the the training in the table below to find out more.

Aerial Training Training Refresher Associated Qualification
Access a Tree Using a Rope and Harness     Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness
Aerial Tree Rescue View   Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations
Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness and Aerial Tree and Aerial Tree Rescue View  

Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness


Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations

Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques View   Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
Tree Pruning  View View Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Pruning
Aerial Tree Rigging  View View Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging
Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform  View View Level 3 Award in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP
Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Lifting Equipment  View View Level 4 Award in Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Lifting Equipment

Course type:

Attendance: certificate of attendance issued after the course. This course is not an alternative to achieving the qualification in this area. Professional Users must achieve the associated qualification.

Refresher: Updating courses enabling re-issue of skills card or certificate. This course is for those who are already operating in industry and need to complete refresher training as set out in the Chainsaws at Work INDG317 document. Refresher training is not an alternative to achieving the qualifications.

Associated Qualification: Unit based with formal assessment providing a nationally recognised qualification. These are requirements for Professional Users under PUWER and Chainsaws at Work requirements.

ITA: Not suitable for professional users: Integrated Training and Assessment -  a certified course that includes practical or knowledge based assessment.

+F: Products tailored to Forestry Industry Requirements.