Course Information
​​Lantra Level 3 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue
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Duration: 6 days including assessment
Course Dates:​
08 & 09 January 2026 - Assessment 12 January 2026 (Full)
26 & 27 March 2026 - Assessment TBC (4 places)
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Course Cost
£1,150.50 (+ £230.10 VAT) per person
Equipment required - contact us for hire
Please call/email for group and onsite bookings.​
Venue: Betchworth, Surrey
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Pre-requisites: None, however trainees must be physically fit and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect your safety.
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This course combines the knowledge and skills to access a tree using a rope and harness and those required to carry out tree rescue operations. It covers the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree and carry out a successful rescue, this training could help you save lives.
Who is it for?
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This course is for people who are already working in, or are looking to work in, one of the following industries:
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Arboriculture
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Forestry
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Woodland industries
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Local authorities
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Conservation
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Course sessions:
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HSE legislation and safety guidelines
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Tree climbing equipment
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Visual tree inspection
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Rope configurations
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Access techniques and work positioning principles
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Final anchor point and work positioning techniques
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Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes)
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Storing equipment
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Certification:
This course culminates in an independent assessment for a Level 3 Lantra Award in Accessing a Tree using a Rope & Harness and Aerial Rescue
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