Arboricultural Ground Worker (Unit 205)

Level 2 Arboricultural Ground Worker (Previously City and Guilds CS45)

Individuals who operate ground working tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out arboricultural ground worker tasks, e.g. preparing equipment, setting equipment, and supporting aerial workers on site.

Who is it for?

Our Arboricultural Ground Worker training is suitable for those who work with an aerial chainsaw team, to support them on the ground with pruning and dismantling tasks. This course has been devised with the key aim for candidates to successfully evidence their competence in forestry and arboriculture operations.

Course content

  • Legislation and Health and Safety
  • Hazards, risks, and control measures
  • Emergency planning 
  • Industry good practice and roles and responsibilities
  • Site zoning in relation to on site preparation
  • Working safely in drop zones
  • Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Prepare equipment for use
  • Considerations for correct set-up and removal of ladders
  • Pass and retrieve equipment to and from the aerial operator
  • Set-up a ground based lowering device
  • How to lower tree sections safely
  • Correct methods for disposing of waste, in line with legislation
  • Clean and tidy working areas
  • Environmental considerations

Course summary

Title: Arboricultural Ground Worker

Course Code: Unit 205 (previously CS45)

Assessment: Level 2, independently assessed on separate day

Cost: £250+VAT per person to include Registration, 1-day training, City & Guilds/NPTC Assessment, Certificate and ID card.

Duration: 2-days including assessment

Due to the nature of this training, it is best  completed in conjunction with Aerial Tree Rigging, as there is a need for operators completing dismantling tasks from up the tree. 

Learners will require…

  • Chainsaw PPE:
    • chainsaw boots
    • chainsaw trousers
    • forestry helmet (with ear defenders and visor)
    • work gloves
    • forestry first aid kit
  • Waterproof Clothing
  • Packed Lunch

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