This standard is about carrying out arboricultural pruning operations off ground in trees, carrying out reductions, crown-lifting, re-pollarding, thinning and crown cleaning. You will need to carry out a tree hazard evaluation and perform a ‘working at height’ assessment before starting this work. You will select suitable pruning tools relevant to the work to be carried out. The minimum age for learners is 16. Ofqual Accreditation No: 600/6431/6