We are excited to bring two well-known arboricultural Instructor Assessors in the country to you for two 1-day workshops in Wales this February.

Overview

This workshop, is primarily for the purposes of continuing professional development and is designed for individuals who will benefit from gleaning a greater understanding of the requirements of the LOLER regulations and carrying out pre use checks of arboricultural climbing equipment.

The workshop will cover a broad range of subject areas from legislation, conformity, and test standards to the visual and tactile inspection of some of the latest climbing and rigging equipment available on the UK market. 

It may be that attendees are current LOLER ‘Competent Person’, however individuals who carry out inspection of arboricultural personal fall protection and rigging equipment would equally find this beneficial.

Agenda

• An overview of the UK legislative framework pertaining to LOLER Thorough Examination

• Compliance, conformity and test standards

• Inspection and thorough examination principles

• Equipment familiarisation and what’s new

The agenda may be subject to change, but the key areas of focus are as stated above.

Instructor

Chris Cooper Abbs - Chris is the founder of Arb Matters, and has been working in the tree care industry for over 20 years. During this time he has developed a wealth of experience and knowledge.

His work takes him all over the UK and abroad, offering tree care solutions, delivering Lantra Awards and bespoke training courses and City and Guilds NPTC assessment. He carries out assessor verifications, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor Assessments, health and safety consultancy and quality audits for the leading arboricultural awarding organisations.

He also acts as expert witness and completes accident investigation. Chris has spoken at several conferences and given many practical demonstrations. You’ll often find him at prominent industry events giving information on industry good practice, legislative requirements, equipment use and system configuration. Chris’s name has become synonymous with high quality and efficiency.

 Matt Brooker - Matt has been working within arboriculture since 1996.

Principally involved in the practical application of tree husbandry, his experience spans from tree planting to dismantling trees with cranes. Matt also operates nationally, delivering and assessing City and Guilds NPTC competency-based units, for several leading training organisations and colleges.

He is an arborist, passionate about trees and the development of techniques and equipment for use within them. Matt’s extensive practical demonstration experience working on behalf of equipment distributors, equipment dealers and training organisations, covers a range of topics from work at height equipment and access techniques to the application of good practice and legislation.

Who should attend?

• Open to all working in Trees & Timber across Wales.

Point of contact

If you have any issues booking this event please contact - info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk

Cost (booking fee)

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Other Information

Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own packed lunch.