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Utility Arboriculture – Basic Electrical Knowledge

Who is this for?

This course is the starting point for all those undertaking vegetation management and tree works in proximity to overhead powerlines. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge required for a career in the Utility Arb sector.

*You must be over 18 to attend this course, due to the constraints of the awarding body.

Duration:

2 days Training with an additional 1 day City & Guilds NPTC Assessment

Attendees:

max. 6 per course

Venue:

This is normally completed at our site locally to Builth Wells.
If you have enough people for a full course, we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

None

Qualification:

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

mwmac Training Certificate & City & Guilds NPTC Qualification Certificate

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Risk assessment, hazards, risks, controls, emergency planning and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Risk Zones – Proximity zones, vicinity zones, live zones
Equipment, designated work area and factors to consider when carrying out ground-based operations
Tree types and condition
Using ladders and ropes
Emergencies in the workplace and rescuing a person
Permit to Work (PTW)/ Permit for Work (PFW)
Safety document and safety points
Ground clearances, trees electrical categories, dangers working in live zones
Overhead line components

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Utility Arboriculture – Basic Electrical Knowledge