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This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for Stumpgrinders. Course Information Stump Grinders City & Guilds IA Duration: 1 day with integrated assessment Course Dates: Please call or email for availability Please call or email for on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs PPE required - contact us for hire Venue: Brockham, Surrey Course dates don’t work for you? Get in touch – we may have other options. Book now! Equipment List Pre-requisites: None Stump Grinders are powerful pieces of equipment that remove tree stumps by literally chipping away at them usually with a cutting wheel, this therefore makes these dangerous tools if not used correctly or with adequate training. This Stump Grinder training course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you are not only confident when using the Stump Grinder but that you are also aware of relevant health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected. Who is it for? This Stump Grinder training course will suit you if you work in the arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance industries, and you operate or will be required to operate a Stump Grinder. Course sessions: Risk assessment and emergency procedures Health and safety guidelines and legislation Personal protective equipment Pre-use checks and machine safety features Routine checks and maintenance Cutter maintenance Start the machine and carry out safety checks Preparation of site, machine and materials Operation of Stump Grinder Unblocking Stump Grinder Re-instatement of excavation and disposal of arisings Clearing, transport and storage Certification: Learners who successfully complete this course will receive a City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for the Safe Use of Stump Grinders.

This 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Lantra Awards ITA) course teaches the First Aider how to act safely and effectively in a range of emergencies, specifically with the Forestry industry in mind. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Course Information Emergency First Aid at Work + F Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Dates: 22 May 2026 (3 places) 20 August 2026 (11 places) 12 November 2026 (12 places) Please call or email for group and on-site bookings Course Cost: Please call or email for course costs No equipment required Venue: Brockham, Surrey Pre-requisites: None About the course: This 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work +F (Lantra Awards ITA) course teaches the First Aider how to act safely and effectively in a range of emergencies, specifically with the Forestry industry in mind. This course complies with Forestry Commission +F and is approved by the Forestry Industry Safety Accord (FISA). Trainees will learn the key techniques in order to administer simple but sometimes life-saving techniques. Training includes how to use a tourniquet and a haemostatic dressing. This course has continuous assessment by the trainer to evaluate delegates and there is an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the course. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those who have never previously undertaken First Aid training, or those whose First Aid training has expired. Course content: Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to the importance of preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents and accidents and the use of available equipment Assess the situation in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency Plan how to respond in an emergency Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding (including serious bleeding) Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from hypothermia Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from suspension trauma Provide treatment for minor injuries including small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds and small splinters Use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings Demonstration of and opportunity to practice use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (training model) These are the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive and the syllabus has been approved Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Emergency First Aid at Work +F. Book now! View Course Details

This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride on , or pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification.​ ​ Course Information Mowers – Ride-on and/or Pedestrian or Remote Control Duration: 1 day including integrated assessment Course Options: Ride-on Mowers (1 day) Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Ride-on & Pedestrian Mowers (1 day) Remote Control Mowers ( 1 day) Please let us know your preferred option when you enquire. Venue: We can arrange this on-site training for groups of up to 4 people. You must have your own site and the necessary equipment/machinery. Please provide details of the site and mower you will be using in your enquiry. Please contact us to discuss course options; site and machinery suitability and quotes. Please note we do not provide hire for equipment and PPE for this course. Book now! Pre-requisites: None There is a wide range of ride-on, pedestrian and remote control mowers in use today and if they are used correctly and maintained properly then they should pose very little risk to you or to anyone who is near to the machine. Sometimes accidents can happen, normally for very simple reasons, which is why training is always important. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this training course will provide you with an insight into safety awareness and risk assessment in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Who is it for? This training course will suit you if you are currently using a ride-on, pedestrian or remote control operated mower as part of your work. The course is suitable for both novice and experienced users who would like their skills to be verified with certification. Course sessions: Ride-on Mowers Legislation General safety code Risk assessment Hydrostatic drive Cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-use checks, starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Safety with fuel Driving on public road Pedestrian Mowers Legislation General safety Risk assessment Types of cutting mechanisms Controls and instruments Daily checks Pre-start checks Starting and stopping Safe methods of operation Working on slopes Transportation Remote Control Mower Legislation Radio-control systems General safety and risk assessment Safe methods of operation Hydrostatic drive Wheels, tyres, and tracks Turning and manoeuvring Cutting mechanisms Transportation Certification: Please note that the integrated assessment for this course comprises practical maintenance and a multiple-choice paper. Learners who successfully complete the integrated assessment within this course will receive a Lantra Awards E-Certificate of Competence for Mowers (for your chosen Mower option). Alternatively we can offer a City and Guilds integrated assessment on which you will receive a Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (for your chosen Mower option).