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Myerscough College offers you this level 2 study programme to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to arboriculture alongside other relevant qualifications and a work experience package. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of arboriculture, with a view to progressing to our Level 3 Technical Certificate course, or to start work in the industry.
So why chose Myerscough? In our Preston centre, we have the purpose built National Arboriculture Centre which houses a purpose built indoor climbing room and chainsaw workshop. Both Preston and Liverpool centres are stocked with all major manufacture chainsaws including Stihl; Husqvarna; Echo including both petrol and electric chainsaws.Located at our Preston site is an arboretum featuring the national collection of Aesculus.sp (Horse Chestnut) trees and an adjacent Pinetum which contains two magnificent examples of Giant Redwood amongst other coniferous trees.
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Arboriculture dismantling techniques (NPTC unit 309) was formerly the CS41 training course from H&W Training. This unit will explain how to properly evaluate trees for hazards, as well as performing an assessment of working at height. This will then help to identify the correct selection of rigging…
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Arboriculture Pruning Operations. Arboriculture pruning operations training course (NTPC unit 307) covers aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding.
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Stump Grinder Training. Stump grinders remove tree stumps, quite literally, by chipping away at them – usually with a cutting wheel. As a result, they can be dangerous tools if used incorrectly or without adequate training. The H&W stump grinder training course will teach you the appropriate…
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The assisted felling training course from H&W is an advanced course for experienced operators of chainsaws. The course will involve the felling and processing of trees with an overall diameter at felling height above and below 380mm (15 inches).
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