COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Course Description

This course will cover an understanding of rope construction, different types, features and benefits of those constructions. All students will learn techniques for splicing; 3 strand, 12 strand hollow braid and 16 strand rope.

Course Topics

• Working With Rope
• Splicing 3 Strand Rope
• Splicing 12 Strand Hollow Braid Rope
• Splicing 16 Strand Rope

Student Materials provided

• Student Splicing Kit ($80.00 value)
• Lash-it
• Samson Splicing Instruction Manual ($40.00 value)
• All Rope needed for the course provided by Samson Rope

For an expanded course outline, please contact the ArborMaster office

What to Bring

Students are encouraged to bring any equipment they use and/or would like to discuss with the instructor. However it is required that students bring their own Personal Protective Equipment as outlined below.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

 

• Eye protection
• Work gloves

Classes will take place rain or shine. We suggest before departing for your program, that you check the extended forecast for the area that the training will be held. If rain is at all forecasted, we recommend that you bring appropriate rain gear, thermal undergarments if in a colder climate and a change of clothing on the day of the class.