002112 - City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Preparing and Agreeing Emergency Treework Operations

Independent Assessment

This standard is about preparing and agreeing to undertake emergency treework operations. The standard includes the safe preparation and undertaking of emergency/urgent tree works typically as a result of tree failure, vehicular accident or weather-related emergency. The use of equipment and all operations must meet the guidance issued by the responsible officer, e.g. fire brigade representative or client officer, the requirements of the law, current codes of practice and industry guides. The complexity of the situation will have a significant impact on the work required.
Traffic management systems may be your responsibility or be implemented by the highways authority and/or police. As a minimum an emergency treework operations team must all be well equipped and have the appropriate qualifications and experience. This standard is for those responsible ensuring for the planning and preparation of personnel and relevant equipment ready to undertake emergency treework operations as requested.

Scheme Documentation:

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• 01 Health & Safety, Safeguarding the Environment & Waste Management in Ground Based Forestry & Arboriculture Work Sheet
• Preparing and Agreeing Emergency Treework Operations Qualification Guidance (IND) 1217