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Level 2 Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue Course in Ilkeston

Cost£510.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time over one week. You must be at least 18 years old, have a good level of general fitness, and be comfortable working at height. UK legislation requires anyone who climbs trees using a rope and harness to hold an appropriate qualification. This climbing trees and aerial rescue qualification prepares you to sit the industry-compliant City and Guilds competence assessment.

Who this course is for

Current legislation requires that all those who undertake tree climbing operations utilising a rope and harness must be appropriately trained and qualified. The training course offered by Derby College Group equips candidates to undertake an industry-compliant Certificate of Competence assessment.

Entry requirements

You will need to be at least 18 years of age.This is a physically demanding course and consequently you must have a good level of general fitness and a head for heights.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the current legislation governing tree climbing operations using a rope and harness.
  • You'll develop the practical skills to safely access and move around the crown of a tree.
  • You'll learn how to assess the complications involved in an aerial rescue situation.
  • You'll practise a range of aerial rescue methods for an injured tree climber.
  • You'll prepare for the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence assessment.

How you will learn

Training is delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions covering both the technical skills and the underpinning knowledge required for the Certificate of Competence assessment. The course is classroom based and runs part-time over one week, with 30 hours of training in total. Assessment is by a formal Certificate of Competence assessment at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

Specialist climbing equipment can be provided by Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus for a fee during the training week. Equipment is not available for hire for the final assessment, so you will need access to your own equipment by that stage. The centre will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Tree surgeon: carry out climbing and pruning work in the canopy.
  • Arborist: assess and manage trees for councils, estates, or contractors.
  • Utility arborist: clear vegetation around power lines and infrastructure.
  • Grounds maintenance operative: tree work as part of a broader grounds role.
  • Forestry worker: climbing and aerial work in woodland management.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 climbing trees and aerial rescue qualification, you could build on it with further City and Guilds arboriculture units covering chainsaw use, aerial cutting, or pesticide application. A Level 3 Arboriculture qualification is the next step for those moving into supervisory or consultancy roles. Many employers also look for NPTC units in specific chainsaw operations alongside this certificate.

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