Level 1 Aerial Lift Arborist Rigging Application

2-Day Module

This course is for designed for arborists who do not climb and will be working in an aerial position from an aerial lift device.

Pre-requisites:
Aerial Lift Operations module (or signed waiver)
Level 1 Precision Felling

And at least 6 months (1 year preferable) full time in practice of and building skills in the methods taught in Level 1 Precision Felling methods

Course Description
Traditional as well as new energy efficient, low impact, methods of rigging are taught.  Emphasis is placed on the most productive tools and techniques in order to reduce the risk of accidents.  Discover and learn to manage the forces involved in rigging operations.

Course Topics:

• Physical Fitness
• Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan 
• Personal Safety
• Risk Management and Personnel Safety 
• Basic Physics and Rope Rigging: 
• Ropes for Rigging
• Rigging Hardware 
• Cutting Techniques 
• Log and Limb Lowering

For an expanded course outline, please contact the ArborMaster office. Prerequisites:

• L1PF
• Aerial Lift Operations