Utility Arboriculture – Ground Based and/or Aerial Operator [18-19 & 22 September 2025]
Event Date:
Thu, September 18, 2025
Event Time:
9:00 am
Event Information:
Coed Pwllacca
Event Information
Training - Day 1 & 2
This is a 2-day course, titled "Utility Arboriculture – Ground Based or Aerial Operator", taking place near Builth Wells in Powys. This course includes the "UA Species Recognition, Growth Characteristics and Associated Hazards" element. (Full objectives for this course can be found here).
Assessment
The City & Guilds NPTC Assessment will be completed the day after the initial training at the same venue. Qualification Guidance for the Utility Arb suite can be found here.
Pre-requisites
You must hold the required pre-requisite qualifications to book on to this course:- Utility Arboriculture – Basic Electrical Knowledge- Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting- Felling Small Trees up to 380mm- Tree Climbing & Rescue (if Aerial Operator)- Use of Saw from Rope & Harness (if Aerial Operator). It is also recommended that all attendees hold a current Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Certificate.
Equipment, Machinery & PPE
Equipment, Machinery & PPE is not provided for this course; trainees will be expected to bring their own (see course information sheet for details).
Event FAQs
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Full joining details for the event will come, via email, approximately two weeks before the event (if training) or one week before the event (if assessment). Text messages will be sent direct to all attendees approximately one week before the event.
