CS40, is it really worth it?

[Dilz]

mind you saying that, for cs 40 and 41 i had no official training, just got put in for the test.....good job i could tie knots....

[Marc Lewis]

IMO unit 41 is far more beneficial and i would do this one first. Like you dilz, i just took the assessment for 40.

 

You do however need unit 40 before you can take unit UA2.3

[nz paul]

I've not done the 40,41 and was told by NPTC trainers that they were just a money maker,have worked for a few company's in the UK and now Sweden and have never needed them insurance wise.I think if your employer-contractor is happy with your work,ability etc.. then there is no problem.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Thinking of next years tickets and have heard mixed views on this CS ticket.

 

Is it worth me forking out for this, or should I go straight in for 41 from a career point of view?

 

Done domestic, contract and other bits of jobs without any complaints. Was just wondering how everybody found this course and if they feel it was worth it.

 

Cheers everyone

 

 

Hi 'quick reply', sorry!

 

i have seen many with both CS40&41 attained at the same time, i.e. they did the pruning assessment prior to the dismantle/rigging. May need a 'flexible and cooperative' assessor but I beleive it can be done.

 

If not, and provided you have good pruning skills anyway (and to be quite honest, and it doesn't make me happy, many arborists either don't or very seldom get chance to display them anyway coz street tree 'pollarding' etc.) then CS41 would be a better 'career' move.

 

In sourcing a trainer, if you're gonna do the training beofrehand (not compulsary), then make sure they are current and aware of HSE Rigging Research doc. (see RR668: Evaluation of current rigging and dismantling practices used in arboriculture) by asking them what 'standards' they use, alongside NPTC assessment criteria whihc is a minimum requirement, and check out what kind of kit they have / use.

 

Good luck, n enjoy!

 

Paul

 

PS HSE view is that CS41 is, in effect, mandatory for those undertaking dismnatling and rigging operations.