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Lantra Using a Powered Pole Pruner CSW14
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training
Novice Training Course Duration
- 1-2 Days
Novice Candidate Numbers
4
Experience Worker Tests per day
4
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Tuppco instructors
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FURTHER
INFORMATION
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What is chainsaw crosscut and maintenance?
For professional chainsaw operators working in forestry and arboriculture the industry recommendation is that for ’high risk ‘activities (paragraph 137 PUWER ACOP) the minimum level of adequacy of training is to a certificate of competence or nationally recognised qualification where assessment is carried out independently of the training. Ideal if you’re working on farms, in woodland, on building sites or in conservation, you’ll gain
the expertise needed to use and maintain a chainsaw and run through all the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and
- locate the various standard marks
- Identify required health and safety features on a chainsaw
- Prepare the chainsaw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
- Start the chainsaw from both cold and hot in a safe manner
- Carry out pre-cutting safety tests – and state the procedures if the chainsaw fails these tests
- State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Risk assessment completed
- Have a suitable selection of trees to inspect
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The aim of the Lantra CSW14 Powered Pole Pruner course with TUPPCO Training is to teach learners how to use powered pole pruners safely and efficiently, while understanding how to minimise risks to themselves, colleagues, and the public.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand pole pruner components, controls, and safety features
- Learn correct PPE requirements and safety procedures
- Carry out pre-use checks, maintenance, and machine setup
- Identify hazards such as overhead risks, falling debris, and environmental factors
- Develop safe and effective cutting and pruning techniques
- Learn proper post-use cleaning, inspection, and storage
- Build confidence in performing pruning work safely from ground level
By the end of the course, learners will be confident, skilled, and compliant in using powered pole pruners as part of safe tree and vegetation maintenance operations.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Using a Powered Pole Pruner (CSW14) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification confirms that participants are competent in the safe use, maintenance, and operation of powered pole pruners, suitable for tree maintenance, grounds work, and arboriculture.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards CSW14 Certificate
- Proven competence in operating powered pole pruners safely
- Understanding of hazard awareness, safe cutting zones, and risk assessments
- Skills in maintenance, pre-use checks, and correct cutting techniques
- A recognised industry qualification valued by arborists, grounds teams, and contractors
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for grounds maintenance workers, landscapers, tree surgeons, local authority staff, estate teams, and contractors who carry out tree pruning and vegetation management at height from the ground.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Lantra Powered Pole Pruner (CSW14) course with TUPPCO Training is typically completed in 1 day, depending on learner experience and equipment type.
Course Duration Overview:
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Total training time: 1 day
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Includes: safety theory, PPE requirements, machine setup, maintenance, and practical cutting
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Delivered by fully qualified TUPPCO Training instructors
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Flexible on-site delivery available across the UK, including outdoor environments such as parks, estates, woodlands, or commercial grounds
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training can deliver the CSW14 Powered Pole Pruner course directly at your workplace, ensuring that training matches your trees, vegetation types, and working environments. Staff train with the equipment they use daily, improving confidence, safety, and productivity.
Why On-Site Training Is So Effective:
- Training tailored to your trees, pruning work, and site hazards
- Staff learn using your pole pruners for familiar, practical training
- Minimises downtime and unnecessary travel
- Strengthens workplace safety and reduces accident risks
- Delivered by experienced TUPPCO Training arborist instructors
Suitable For:
- Tree surgery and arboricultural teams
- Local councils and contractors
- Grounds maintenance and landscaping teams
- Estates, golf courses, parks, and private landowners
TUPPCO Training delivers nationwide, including the Cotswolds and surrounding regions.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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