tree pruning training
Gain expertise in safe, professional tree pruning tailored for farms and landscapes in South Africa. Master essential tools, conduct thorough risk assessments, apply species-specific pruning cuts, and implement long-term maintenance strategies to protect workers, minimise hazards, enhance tree health, and optimise yield and canopy quality across diverse environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, efficient tree pruning from ground level and in the canopy. You will master tool selection, personal protective equipment, hazard and tree risk assessment, species-specific biology, and precise cutting techniques. Develop the ability to create detailed pruning plans, schedule ongoing maintenance, document outcomes, and safeguard tree health over the long term while adhering to safety, clearance, and visibility standards.
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Develop skills
- Set up safe tree work: plan PPE, climbing gear, and control jobsite hazards effectively.
- Conduct tree risk assessments: quickly evaluate defects, site limitations, and public exposure risks.
- Execute precision pruning cuts: perform thinning, reduction, and removal with minimal tree damage.
- Develop species-specific pruning plans: customise timing and techniques for common landscape trees.
- Schedule aftercare: arrange follow-up inspections, maintain records, and support long-term tree structure.
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