UA tickets

[western]

hello all, does any one know what UA tickets i need to work around powerlines? how many tickets are there, plus how much will it cost to be fully quilified? thanks for reading western

[tommer9]

The minimum down here for Western Power is ua1 and all parts of ua2. Anything else is not required at base level, but are an advantage.

[western]

thanks for that mate, what does the ua1 cover and also ua2, will these qual allow me to climb?

[mistahbenn]

have a look on nptc website.

[Arbocop]

Hi western

 

Hope you are having a good easter.

 

As has already been said the absolute min is UA1 2 days training and 1/2 test

 

then most people will expect UA2.1, basic ID and tree infor and UA2.2 pruning from ground and assisted fell

 

you will need some pre requisites forthat namly cs30, cs31 and UA1 befor any UA 2

 

have a look heare

 

http://nptc.org.uk/download.asp?file=level_3_coc_in_utility_arboriculture_v2__units_1_2_1_2_2_2_3_assessment_schedules_handbook_feb_2010_amended_march_1.pdf

 

as for price i dont whant to tell you wrong so if you would like to cal lthe office on tuesday number below, and speak to me or clair we would be glad to let you know exact prices and availibility.

 

but like all things the other thing is experiance.

 

cheers

 

kevin

[combined tree services]

if you are working for western power distribution you will be expected to have cs 30 , 31 , ua1, ua2.1 , manual handling and first aid oh and w.p.d's own intro course (D746) should you wish to do anything more than drag brash then you will further require cs38,39.40 , Ua 2.2 , 2.3 , WPD LVOH(D744) Dot6 - to enable you to take permits to work etc BUT this is NOT a MUST. hope this is of some use to you . W.P.D are cracking down an awfull lot when it comes to contractors and sub contractors carrying out any line clearence work . i myself was suspended because they did not have a coppy of my certs.

[Tidytrees]

wpd are going all out.Dead tree cutter and lines down has been just too much for em so there going tight.

[western]

thanks for all the advise lads, all the info was a massive help, the picture seems a bit clearer now:thumbup1: kevin i'll give you a call monday for a chat, what time is best for you? and everyone have a happy easter.

[western]

sorry kevin, i mean tuesday for the phone call